W1D1

bttrthanevr

I went off of my program last week...on Tuesday I ran with a running group outside and yesterday I just ran by myself outside without music (to see what that was like) and just tried to see how far I could get. I need to get back to it. I will need to start on W6 again.

kvossandrews

W1D2

All went well this morning,

I woke up earlier than I should and that is a bonus, as it has taken my three months to make it out of bed early at all.

I had different pants on today so I didnt have to hold them and keep them up.

I went about .5kms more than D1.

Feeling good and looking forward to my D3......

W1D3

It was a lot harder to get out of bed this morning. I did it and off I went. Much more organized on the third day. Music was set. MFP was set and off I went. I went a little further this time as well. 3.6km I’m really trying to work more on getting to the finish line than worry about how far I get.

Well 2 day break from it but I’ll still walk like I normally do. It’s a public holiday here on Monday so that will make it that much harder to get it done. I wonder if I can do W2D1 tomorrow morning than have sun and Monday off? But then it will spoil my mon wed fri routine I love so much. Just have to be strong about and just do it.

I am most looking forward to seeing how week 2 goes.

Happy long weekend all

W2D1
Wow public holiday raining and windy and I still managed to get out of bed and go for my jog/walk.
I really believe this time I have something different going on inside my head. The scales are now a once in a three month thing.
I got to the stage of getting on them every day and was just playing mind games with me.
I'm feeling much better and when I look in the mirror it is so much easy to smile when I don't have numbers in my head telling me how bad I am.
Today's walk/jog was not easy but it is done and I'm looking forward to the next one. It's so nice to feel good for a change and it has nothing to do with scales.
No longer will they rule my life. So I'll be back on Wednesday to write how it went...

W2D2

Was hard to get out of bed this morning. I really need to get to bed earlier. I feel so good after I have done my walk/jog its just getting out there and doing it.

Louie the fly decided to come with me today. It was very frustrating and kept bugging me for at least 10 mins of the walk. Nearly ate him twice and went up my nose once. Mind you the ten minutes that I was shuing this fly away went so fast.

I’m looking forward to Friday for the last one of Week 2. I know that next week it gets a little bit harder but I’m ready for it.

Time really does go fast.

W2D3

Was good getting out of bed early today. I struggled a bit with today. I think it was because of the 7.5km I walked last night. I think im going to give this one an other try tomorrow morning just so I can be confirdant that I have can do it and move on to Week 3 on monday.

W3D1

Was really hard to get out of bed today. I was lucky enough my partner made me do it. At the time I was not so happy with the shining of the light but once up and dressed and out the door I was so happy that they got me out of bed.
In alot of ways it was harder but in a different way it was easier. Jog for three mintues was a killer but only had to do that twice and by the second time I was fine and waited for the third one but there is no third run for 3 mins. I feel that I cheated with out cheating. For the cool down I walked a min and joged a min then did added a cool down.I enjoyed it and loved the new challange but it just does not feel right. Im sure there is a reason why they dont push that hard on the third week and Im sure once I start week 4 I will want week 3 back.

W3D2

Got out of bed on my own. Was ready for this one. Im not sure I like it at all. When Im finished the jog I really feel I have not put in enough. Im sure next week will be more challanging.

W3D3 was not as easy but it was my own fault as I had a late night. I think the Mon Wed Fri are better for me. Week 4 and Im not sure I am ready, but I can do it over and over till I know that week 5 I will be able aleast to finish it.. Mind over matter and that is really what I want to achieve here. Good luck all......

W4D1

Well after a big weekend it was very hard to get this one started. I did it on Tuesday night after work. I think it is alot easier in the mornings but it had to be done.
I have another big weekend this weekend as well. My Mum is coming down from QLD and Im taking her to see Carol King at the Hunter. (Winery) So I have to get these runsdone.
I went ok on the first 3min run then it was time for the 5 min run. I did it every every slowly but I did see the end of that one. Then the next 3 min run went ok, But the next 5 min run well I think I could have walked faster but I didnt stop. As much as I felt I needed too I kept pushing. My legs were burning and I did feel I was going to lose my right leg. I told myself that I was being stupid and that my brain was not working correctly. I kept going and finished it. Not very strong but it was done.
I may have to stay on week 4 longer then they 3 days. I really want to finish this with ease before going to the next week.
Ill see how I go for the next 2 runs and make up my mind to stay on 4 or go to week 5.

W4D2
Not a good start. I was doing all so good even feeling very happy with myself and then out of no where a big dog come and and attacked my partners dog. The screams were horrible. He just but him in his mouth and started shaking him. My partner panicked as it like a baby to them. I heard the screams and came back. Im not sure how we got the big dog to let go but he did. Our dog has a puncher wound on his butt. Off to the vet today. Why do people let their dogs walk if they know they are dangers. When walking back carrying our baby a man stopped us and told us that the dog had attacked another little dog about three months ago and the dog was put on a dangers dog register. We love our dog as I would say these people love theirs. We have thought about and will not take it further as we dont want the dog in trouble. Just wish the owners where better keepers and maybe put a muzzle on it when taking it out.

After the walk home and only have done half I got up this morning and went and started it again. I have to say im very proud of me that I did it. I did it better than the first day of week 4. no sore muscles today. Looking forward to tomorrows. I hope it is ok to do it with out a rest day....

W4D3
Well after the dog been attack this one had to be put on hold. Update on the dog, he is still very sore and living under the bed and not coming out much only to wee. He is eating and drinking so at least that is one thing. Its so sad to look in his eyes and not see the sparkle there.
My jog this morning was really good. Im feeling the best I have in a very long time. Finally doing things for myself and seeing the rewards at the end. I went the fastest I have gone this morning. Not that I was trying I just could and it was pushing myself to the next step. I thinking I might stay on week 4 for another week but then again I think im ready for the next step. My body feels good.

W5D1
What a morning. Woke up and the rain started. The thought of just rolling over and getting 1hr more sleep was so nice. But i thought nope I need to do this. Up and dressed I got. Went out the front door and the rain stopped. I took off. I was so focused and I did it. the first run was for 5mins finished that well. then 3min walk, now 2nd 5min run a bit slower then the first but I made it. Than the last 5min run I found it hard but not that hard that I couldnt finish it. In the end I was very happy with my efforts. Im really getting us to this C25K.

W5D2
What a day. 2* 8min runs. I did it. Non stop both times. Second 8mins was hard but I did it. Not a great speed but I still finish and feel so good for been able to do it. The weather was perfect. Nice and cool. I have the rhythm I'm happy with. Now the next on is a straight 20min run. Bring it on I say......

W5D3
I did it Idid it Idid it...20mins full jog no stop. I went with the mind set I could do it and would do it. the first 14mins I was traveling well. Then I looked at the time for the first time. I still had 6 mins left. I told my self that I did 2 lots of 8 last time so I should be able to make the 16min make ok. Once I hit that I knew that I only had 4 mins left I went a little slower but once the one min left came up I was so excited I jogged with a smile and had the count down on. After I was so excited. I walked 2mins of the cool down and then jogged a min and walked a min and jogged a min until I was done.. Wow is all I can say. I was so very excited and had done this for me and made it....Proud as of myself. I can do this and I will do this.....Yay

W6D1
Well after the great high of running 20mins straight I was a little lost with todays efforts. Yes I did them all but does not feel as good as doing the 20min full jog. I sort of wanted it to be longer. Its funny how the mind works. I have done it and happy just not over excited like I was on w5d3. O well I look forward to my next straight run.

I go on a cruise tomorrow for 8 days. Going to try my best to still get my runs done. If not I will be on week 6 when I get back....There is a gym on board but tinny. There is a walking track up the top deck and Im hopping to make use of it......Not sure how I feel with others watching me though. Just go with the flow and what ever I can do will be a bonus....

Ok so went on Holidays on a cruise for 8days. It was fanastic. I did do do day 2 and 3 of week 6 but I have to say it was on a moving boat and on the trademill. So today I went on my

W6D1 again. Yes i struggeled. I didnt stop and I just slowed down. It was so dark and wet but it did not stop me. Off I went. The 8 mintue jog was so hard to complete so for this week I will be doing day one over and over. There is no time frame to finish it in 8wks. I would rather finish the whole thing knowing I did what I could and more.

likitisplit

Great job for not stopping. I was so happy to complete the program, but I've come to realize that I'm going to be doing it again at some point. Life happens and you need to get back into shape afterwards. At least we know we have the right tools to do it, right?

kvossandrews

Great job for not stopping. I was so happy to complete the program, but I've come to realize that I'm going to be doing it again at some point. Life happens and you need to get back into shape afterwards. At least we know we have the right tools to do it, right?

Yes totally agree there....

keep up your good work. Enjoy seeing your posts.

kvossandrews

W1D2

All went well this morning,

I woke up earlier than I should and that is a bonus, as it has taken my three months to make it out of bed early at all.

I had different pants on today so I didnt have to hold them and keep them up.

I went about .5kms more than D1.

Feeling good and looking forward to my D3......

W1D3

It was a lot harder to get out of bed this morning. I did it and off I went. Much more organized on the third day. Music was set. MFP was set and off I went. I went a little further this time as well. 3.6km I’m really trying to work more on getting to the finish line than worry about how far I get.

Well 2 day break from it but I’ll still walk like I normally do. It’s a public holiday here on Monday so that will make it that much harder to get it done. I wonder if I can do W2D1 tomorrow morning than have sun and Monday off? But then it will spoil my mon wed fri routine I love so much. Just have to be strong about and just do it.

I am most looking forward to seeing how week 2 goes.

Happy long weekend all

W2D1
Wow public holiday raining and windy and I still managed to get out of bed and go for my jog/walk.
I really believe this time I have something different going on inside my head. The scales are now a once in a three month thing.
I got to the stage of getting on them every day and was just playing mind games with me.
I'm feeling much better and when I look in the mirror it is so much easy to smile when I don't have numbers in my head telling me how bad I am.
Today's walk/jog was not easy but it is done and I'm looking forward to the next one. It's so nice to feel good for a change and it has nothing to do with scales.
No longer will they rule my life. So I'll be back on Wednesday to write how it went...

W2D2

Was hard to get out of bed this morning. I really need to get to bed earlier. I feel so good after I have done my walk/jog its just getting out there and doing it.

Louie the fly decided to come with me today. It was very frustrating and kept bugging me for at least 10 mins of the walk. Nearly ate him twice and went up my nose once. Mind you the ten minutes that I was shuing this fly away went so fast.

I’m looking forward to Friday for the last one of Week 2. I know that next week it gets a little bit harder but I’m ready for it.

Time really does go fast.

W2D3

Was good getting out of bed early today. I struggled a bit with today. I think it was because of the 7.5km I walked last night. I think im going to give this one an other try tomorrow morning just so I can be confirdant that I have can do it and move on to Week 3 on monday.

W3D1

Was really hard to get out of bed today. I was lucky enough my partner made me do it. At the time I was not so happy with the shining of the light but once up and dressed and out the door I was so happy that they got me out of bed.
In alot of ways it was harder but in a different way it was easier. Jog for three mintues was a killer but only had to do that twice and by the second time I was fine and waited for the third one but there is no third run for 3 mins. I feel that I cheated with out cheating. For the cool down I walked a min and joged a min then did added a cool down.I enjoyed it and loved the new challange but it just does not feel right. Im sure there is a reason why they dont push that hard on the third week and Im sure once I start week 4 I will want week 3 back.

W3D2

Got out of bed on my own. Was ready for this one. Im not sure I like it at all. When Im finished the jog I really feel I have not put in enough. Im sure next week will be more challanging.

W3D3 was not as easy but it was my own fault as I had a late night. I think the Mon Wed Fri are better for me. Week 4 and Im not sure I am ready, but I can do it over and over till I know that week 5 I will be able aleast to finish it.. Mind over matter and that is really what I want to achieve here. Good luck all......

W4D1

Well after a big weekend it was very hard to get this one started. I did it on Tuesday night after work. I think it is alot easier in the mornings but it had to be done.
I have another big weekend this weekend as well. My Mum is coming down from QLD and Im taking her to see Carol King at the Hunter. (Winery) So I have to get these runsdone.
I went ok on the first 3min run then it was time for the 5 min run. I did it every every slowly but I did see the end of that one. Then the next 3 min run went ok, But the next 5 min run well I think I could have walked faster but I didnt stop. As much as I felt I needed too I kept pushing. My legs were burning and I did feel I was going to lose my right leg. I told myself that I was being stupid and that my brain was not working correctly. I kept going and finished it. Not very strong but it was done.
I may have to stay on week 4 longer then they 3 days. I really want to finish this with ease before going to the next week.
Ill see how I go for the next 2 runs and make up my mind to stay on 4 or go to week 5.

W4D2
Not a good start. I was doing all so good even feeling very happy with myself and then out of no where a big dog come and and attacked my partners dog. The screams were horrible. He just but him in his mouth and started shaking him. My partner panicked as it like a baby to them. I heard the screams and came back. Im not sure how we got the big dog to let go but he did. Our dog has a puncher wound on his butt. Off to the vet today. Why do people let their dogs walk if they know they are dangers. When walking back carrying our baby a man stopped us and told us that the dog had attacked another little dog about three months ago and the dog was put on a dangers dog register. We love our dog as I would say these people love theirs. We have thought about and will not take it further as we dont want the dog in trouble. Just wish the owners where better keepers and maybe put a muzzle on it when taking it out.

After the walk home and only have done half I got up this morning and went and started it again. I have to say im very proud of me that I did it. I did it better than the first day of week 4. no sore muscles today. Looking forward to tomorrows. I hope it is ok to do it with out a rest day....

W4D3
Well after the dog been attack this one had to be put on hold. Update on the dog, he is still very sore and living under the bed and not coming out much only to wee. He is eating and drinking so at least that is one thing. Its so sad to look in his eyes and not see the sparkle there.
My jog this morning was really good. Im feeling the best I have in a very long time. Finally doing things for myself and seeing the rewards at the end. I went the fastest I have gone this morning. Not that I was trying I just could and it was pushing myself to the next step. I thinking I might stay on week 4 for another week but then again I think im ready for the next step. My body feels good.

W5D1
What a morning. Woke up and the rain started. The thought of just rolling over and getting 1hr more sleep was so nice. But i thought nope I need to do this. Up and dressed I got. Went out the front door and the rain stopped. I took off. I was so focused and I did it. the first run was for 5mins finished that well. then 3min walk, now 2nd 5min run a bit slower then the first but I made it. Than the last 5min run I found it hard but not that hard that I couldnt finish it. In the end I was very happy with my efforts. Im really getting us to this C25K.

W5D2
What a day. 2* 8min runs. I did it. Non stop both times. Second 8mins was hard but I did it. Not a great speed but I still finish and feel so good for been able to do it. The weather was perfect. Nice and cool. I have the rhythm I'm happy with. Now the next on is a straight 20min run. Bring it on I say......

W5D3
I did it Idid it Idid it...20mins full jog no stop. I went with the mind set I could do it and would do it. the first 14mins I was traveling well. Then I looked at the time for the first time. I still had 6 mins left. I told my self that I did 2 lots of 8 last time so I should be able to make the 16min make ok. Once I hit that I knew that I only had 4 mins left I went a little slower but once the one min left came up I was so excited I jogged with a smile and had the count down on. After I was so excited. I walked 2mins of the cool down and then jogged a min and walked a min and jogged a min until I was done.. Wow is all I can say. I was so very excited and had done this for me and made it....Proud as of myself. I can do this and I will do this.....Yay

W6D1
Well after the great high of running 20mins straight I was a little lost with todays efforts. Yes I did them all but does not feel as good as doing the 20min full jog. I sort of wanted it to be longer. Its funny how the mind works. I have done it and happy just not over excited like I was on w5d3. O well I look forward to my next straight run.

I go on a cruise tomorrow for 8 days. Going to try my best to still get my runs done. If not I will be on week 6 when I get back....There is a gym on board but tinny. There is a walking track up the top deck and Im hopping to make use of it......Not sure how I feel with others watching me though. Just go with the flow and what ever I can do will be a bonus....

Ok so went on Holidays on a cruise for 8days. It was fanastic. I did do do day 2 and 3 of week 6 but I have to say it was on a moving boat and on the trademill. So today I went on my

W6D1 again. Yes i struggeled. I didnt stop and I just slowed down. It was so dark and wet but it did not stop me. Off I went. The 8 mintue jog was so hard to complete so for this week I will be doing day one over and over. There is no time frame to finish it in 8wks. I would rather finish the whole thing knowing I did what I could and more.

W6D1 again. I did alot better this morning. The last 3 days my head space has not been good and I have really struggled with why am I doing this. I tell you why beacause I want to see a healthier me. This morning I got up out of bed and ready. What a differance it makes when you have a positive out look on things. Thought I would do this day again as I had so much trouble with it on Monday. I set off and in my head I was going to do it no matter what. The first 5min jog come and I did it. Did it a bit to easy as I looked at my heart rate and it was only on 136. Then the 8 min jog went well on it as well the heart rate went up a bit but not so much. I finished that with a bit of ease as well. Then the next 5mins. I worked harder and got my heart rate up to 169. Once the cool down started I felt I had not done enough so I joged for 1min and walked for 1min for the next 10mins. My heart rate got up to 172 and I was happy with that effort. Total of 5km in 45mins. Not great but I did it and im very proud of myself for that. I am now looking forward to my next jog. I have my MOJO back and only I can stop me and why would I want to. Feeling this good is a great thng. Yay.

kvossandrews

W1D2

All went well this morning,

I woke up earlier than I should and that is a bonus, as it has taken my three months to make it out of bed early at all.

I had different pants on today so I didnt have to hold them and keep them up.

I went about .5kms more than D1.

Feeling good and looking forward to my D3......

W1D3

It was a lot harder to get out of bed this morning. I did it and off I went. Much more organized on the third day. Music was set. MFP was set and off I went. I went a little further this time as well. 3.6km I’m really trying to work more on getting to the finish line than worry about how far I get.

Well 2 day break from it but I’ll still walk like I normally do. It’s a public holiday here on Monday so that will make it that much harder to get it done. I wonder if I can do W2D1 tomorrow morning than have sun and Monday off? But then it will spoil my mon wed fri routine I love so much. Just have to be strong about and just do it.

I am most looking forward to seeing how week 2 goes.

Happy long weekend all

W2D1
Wow public holiday raining and windy and I still managed to get out of bed and go for my jog/walk.
I really believe this time I have something different going on inside my head. The scales are now a once in a three month thing.
I got to the stage of getting on them every day and was just playing mind games with me.
I'm feeling much better and when I look in the mirror it is so much easy to smile when I don't have numbers in my head telling me how bad I am.
Today's walk/jog was not easy but it is done and I'm looking forward to the next one. It's so nice to feel good for a change and it has nothing to do with scales.
No longer will they rule my life. So I'll be back on Wednesday to write how it went...

W2D2

Was hard to get out of bed this morning. I really need to get to bed earlier. I feel so good after I have done my walk/jog its just getting out there and doing it.

Louie the fly decided to come with me today. It was very frustrating and kept bugging me for at least 10 mins of the walk. Nearly ate him twice and went up my nose once. Mind you the ten minutes that I was shuing this fly away went so fast.

I’m looking forward to Friday for the last one of Week 2. I know that next week it gets a little bit harder but I’m ready for it.

Time really does go fast.

W2D3

Was good getting out of bed early today. I struggled a bit with today. I think it was because of the 7.5km I walked last night. I think im going to give this one an other try tomorrow morning just so I can be confirdant that I have can do it and move on to Week 3 on monday.

W3D1

Was really hard to get out of bed today. I was lucky enough my partner made me do it. At the time I was not so happy with the shining of the light but once up and dressed and out the door I was so happy that they got me out of bed.
In alot of ways it was harder but in a different way it was easier. Jog for three mintues was a killer but only had to do that twice and by the second time I was fine and waited for the third one but there is no third run for 3 mins. I feel that I cheated with out cheating. For the cool down I walked a min and joged a min then did added a cool down.I enjoyed it and loved the new challange but it just does not feel right. Im sure there is a reason why they dont push that hard on the third week and Im sure once I start week 4 I will want week 3 back.

W3D2

Got out of bed on my own. Was ready for this one. Im not sure I like it at all. When Im finished the jog I really feel I have not put in enough. Im sure next week will be more challanging.

W3D3 was not as easy but it was my own fault as I had a late night. I think the Mon Wed Fri are better for me. Week 4 and Im not sure I am ready, but I can do it over and over till I know that week 5 I will be able aleast to finish it.. Mind over matter and that is really what I want to achieve here. Good luck all......

W4D1

Well after a big weekend it was very hard to get this one started. I did it on Tuesday night after work. I think it is alot easier in the mornings but it had to be done.
I have another big weekend this weekend as well. My Mum is coming down from QLD and Im taking her to see Carol King at the Hunter. (Winery) So I have to get these runsdone.
I went ok on the first 3min run then it was time for the 5 min run. I did it every every slowly but I did see the end of that one. Then the next 3 min run went ok, But the next 5 min run well I think I could have walked faster but I didnt stop. As much as I felt I needed too I kept pushing. My legs were burning and I did feel I was going to lose my right leg. I told myself that I was being stupid and that my brain was not working correctly. I kept going and finished it. Not very strong but it was done.
I may have to stay on week 4 longer then they 3 days. I really want to finish this with ease before going to the next week.
Ill see how I go for the next 2 runs and make up my mind to stay on 4 or go to week 5.

W4D2
Not a good start. I was doing all so good even feeling very happy with myself and then out of no where a big dog come and and attacked my partners dog. The screams were horrible. He just but him in his mouth and started shaking him. My partner panicked as it like a baby to them. I heard the screams and came back. Im not sure how we got the big dog to let go but he did. Our dog has a puncher wound on his butt. Off to the vet today. Why do people let their dogs walk if they know they are dangers. When walking back carrying our baby a man stopped us and told us that the dog had attacked another little dog about three months ago and the dog was put on a dangers dog register. We love our dog as I would say these people love theirs. We have thought about and will not take it further as we dont want the dog in trouble. Just wish the owners where better keepers and maybe put a muzzle on it when taking it out.

After the walk home and only have done half I got up this morning and went and started it again. I have to say im very proud of me that I did it. I did it better than the first day of week 4. no sore muscles today. Looking forward to tomorrows. I hope it is ok to do it with out a rest day....

W4D3
Well after the dog been attack this one had to be put on hold. Update on the dog, he is still very sore and living under the bed and not coming out much only to wee. He is eating and drinking so at least that is one thing. Its so sad to look in his eyes and not see the sparkle there.
My jog this morning was really good. Im feeling the best I have in a very long time. Finally doing things for myself and seeing the rewards at the end. I went the fastest I have gone this morning. Not that I was trying I just could and it was pushing myself to the next step. I thinking I might stay on week 4 for another week but then again I think im ready for the next step. My body feels good.

W5D1
What a morning. Woke up and the rain started. The thought of just rolling over and getting 1hr more sleep was so nice. But i thought nope I need to do this. Up and dressed I got. Went out the front door and the rain stopped. I took off. I was so focused and I did it. the first run was for 5mins finished that well. then 3min walk, now 2nd 5min run a bit slower then the first but I made it. Than the last 5min run I found it hard but not that hard that I couldnt finish it. In the end I was very happy with my efforts. Im really getting us to this C25K.

W5D2
What a day. 2* 8min runs. I did it. Non stop both times. Second 8mins was hard but I did it. Not a great speed but I still finish and feel so good for been able to do it. The weather was perfect. Nice and cool. I have the rhythm I'm happy with. Now the next on is a straight 20min run. Bring it on I say......

W5D3
I did it Idid it Idid it...20mins full jog no stop. I went with the mind set I could do it and would do it. the first 14mins I was traveling well. Then I looked at the time for the first time. I still had 6 mins left. I told my self that I did 2 lots of 8 last time so I should be able to make the 16min make ok. Once I hit that I knew that I only had 4 mins left I went a little slower but once the one min left came up I was so excited I jogged with a smile and had the count down on. After I was so excited. I walked 2mins of the cool down and then jogged a min and walked a min and jogged a min until I was done.. Wow is all I can say. I was so very excited and had done this for me and made it....Proud as of myself. I can do this and I will do this.....Yay

W6D1
Well after the great high of running 20mins straight I was a little lost with todays efforts. Yes I did them all but does not feel as good as doing the 20min full jog. I sort of wanted it to be longer. Its funny how the mind works. I have done it and happy just not over excited like I was on w5d3. O well I look forward to my next straight run.

I go on a cruise tomorrow for 8 days. Going to try my best to still get my runs done. If not I will be on week 6 when I get back....There is a gym on board but tinny. There is a walking track up the top deck and Im hopping to make use of it......Not sure how I feel with others watching me though. Just go with the flow and what ever I can do will be a bonus....

Ok so went on Holidays on a cruise for 8days. It was fanastic. I did do do day 2 and 3 of week 6 but I have to say it was on a moving boat and on the trademill. So today I went on my

W6D1 again. Yes i struggeled. I didnt stop and I just slowed down. It was so dark and wet but it did not stop me. Off I went. The 8 mintue jog was so hard to complete so for this week I will be doing day one over and over. There is no time frame to finish it in 8wks. I would rather finish the whole thing knowing I did what I could and more.

W6D1 again. I did alot better this morning. The last 3 days my head space has not been good and I have really struggled with why am I doing this. I tell you why beacause I want to see a healthier me. This morning I got up out of bed and ready. What a differance it makes when you have a positive out look on things. Thought I would do this day again as I had so much trouble with it on Monday. I set off and in my head I was going to do it no matter what. The first 5min jog come and I did it. Did it a bit to easy as I looked at my heart rate and it was only on 136. Then the 8 min jog went well on it as well the heart rate went up a bit but not so much. I finished that with a bit of ease as well. Then the next 5mins. I worked harder and got my heart rate up to 169. Once the cool down started I felt I had not done enough so I joged for 1min and walked for 1min for the next 10mins. My heart rate got up to 172 and I was happy with that effort. Total of 5km in 45mins. Not great but I did it and im very proud of myself for that. I am now looking forward to my next jog. I have my MOJO back and only I can stop me and why would I want to. Feeling this good is a great thng. Yay.

kvossandrews

W1D2

All went well this morning,

I woke up earlier than I should and that is a bonus, as it has taken my three months to make it out of bed early at all.

I had different pants on today so I didnt have to hold them and keep them up.

I went about .5kms more than D1.

Feeling good and looking forward to my D3......

W1D3

It was a lot harder to get out of bed this morning. I did it and off I went. Much more organized on the third day. Music was set. MFP was set and off I went. I went a little further this time as well. 3.6km I’m really trying to work more on getting to the finish line than worry about how far I get.

Well 2 day break from it but I’ll still walk like I normally do. It’s a public holiday here on Monday so that will make it that much harder to get it done. I wonder if I can do W2D1 tomorrow morning than have sun and Monday off? But then it will spoil my mon wed fri routine I love so much. Just have to be strong about and just do it.

I am most looking forward to seeing how week 2 goes.

Happy long weekend all

W2D1
Wow public holiday raining and windy and I still managed to get out of bed and go for my jog/walk.
I really believe this time I have something different going on inside my head. The scales are now a once in a three month thing.
I got to the stage of getting on them every day and was just playing mind games with me.
I'm feeling much better and when I look in the mirror it is so much easy to smile when I don't have numbers in my head telling me how bad I am.
Today's walk/jog was not easy but it is done and I'm looking forward to the next one. It's so nice to feel good for a change and it has nothing to do with scales.
No longer will they rule my life. So I'll be back on Wednesday to write how it went...

W2D2

Was hard to get out of bed this morning. I really need to get to bed earlier. I feel so good after I have done my walk/jog its just getting out there and doing it.

Louie the fly decided to come with me today. It was very frustrating and kept bugging me for at least 10 mins of the walk. Nearly ate him twice and went up my nose once. Mind you the ten minutes that I was shuing this fly away went so fast.

I’m looking forward to Friday for the last one of Week 2. I know that next week it gets a little bit harder but I’m ready for it.

Time really does go fast.

W2D3

Was good getting out of bed early today. I struggled a bit with today. I think it was because of the 7.5km I walked last night. I think im going to give this one an other try tomorrow morning just so I can be confirdant that I have can do it and move on to Week 3 on monday.

W3D1

Was really hard to get out of bed today. I was lucky enough my partner made me do it. At the time I was not so happy with the shining of the light but once up and dressed and out the door I was so happy that they got me out of bed.
In alot of ways it was harder but in a different way it was easier. Jog for three mintues was a killer but only had to do that twice and by the second time I was fine and waited for the third one but there is no third run for 3 mins. I feel that I cheated with out cheating. For the cool down I walked a min and joged a min then did added a cool down.I enjoyed it and loved the new challange but it just does not feel right. Im sure there is a reason why they dont push that hard on the third week and Im sure once I start week 4 I will want week 3 back.

W3D2

Got out of bed on my own. Was ready for this one. Im not sure I like it at all. When Im finished the jog I really feel I have not put in enough. Im sure next week will be more challanging.

W3D3 was not as easy but it was my own fault as I had a late night. I think the Mon Wed Fri are better for me. Week 4 and Im not sure I am ready, but I can do it over and over till I know that week 5 I will be able aleast to finish it.. Mind over matter and that is really what I want to achieve here. Good luck all......

W4D1

Well after a big weekend it was very hard to get this one started. I did it on Tuesday night after work. I think it is alot easier in the mornings but it had to be done.
I have another big weekend this weekend as well. My Mum is coming down from QLD and Im taking her to see Carol King at the Hunter. (Winery) So I have to get these runsdone.
I went ok on the first 3min run then it was time for the 5 min run. I did it every every slowly but I did see the end of that one. Then the next 3 min run went ok, But the next 5 min run well I think I could have walked faster but I didnt stop. As much as I felt I needed too I kept pushing. My legs were burning and I did feel I was going to lose my right leg. I told myself that I was being stupid and that my brain was not working correctly. I kept going and finished it. Not very strong but it was done.
I may have to stay on week 4 longer then they 3 days. I really want to finish this with ease before going to the next week.
Ill see how I go for the next 2 runs and make up my mind to stay on 4 or go to week 5.

W4D2
Not a good start. I was doing all so good even feeling very happy with myself and then out of no where a big dog come and and attacked my partners dog. The screams were horrible. He just but him in his mouth and started shaking him. My partner panicked as it like a baby to them. I heard the screams and came back. Im not sure how we got the big dog to let go but he did. Our dog has a puncher wound on his butt. Off to the vet today. Why do people let their dogs walk if they know they are dangers. When walking back carrying our baby a man stopped us and told us that the dog had attacked another little dog about three months ago and the dog was put on a dangers dog register. We love our dog as I would say these people love theirs. We have thought about and will not take it further as we dont want the dog in trouble. Just wish the owners where better keepers and maybe put a muzzle on it when taking it out.

After the walk home and only have done half I got up this morning and went and started it again. I have to say im very proud of me that I did it. I did it better than the first day of week 4. no sore muscles today. Looking forward to tomorrows. I hope it is ok to do it with out a rest day....

W4D3
Well after the dog been attack this one had to be put on hold. Update on the dog, he is still very sore and living under the bed and not coming out much only to wee. He is eating and drinking so at least that is one thing. Its so sad to look in his eyes and not see the sparkle there.
My jog this morning was really good. Im feeling the best I have in a very long time. Finally doing things for myself and seeing the rewards at the end. I went the fastest I have gone this morning. Not that I was trying I just could and it was pushing myself to the next step. I thinking I might stay on week 4 for another week but then again I think im ready for the next step. My body feels good.

W5D1
What a morning. Woke up and the rain started. The thought of just rolling over and getting 1hr more sleep was so nice. But i thought nope I need to do this. Up and dressed I got. Went out the front door and the rain stopped. I took off. I was so focused and I did it. the first run was for 5mins finished that well. then 3min walk, now 2nd 5min run a bit slower then the first but I made it. Than the last 5min run I found it hard but not that hard that I couldnt finish it. In the end I was very happy with my efforts. Im really getting us to this C25K.

W5D2
What a day. 2* 8min runs. I did it. Non stop both times. Second 8mins was hard but I did it. Not a great speed but I still finish and feel so good for been able to do it. The weather was perfect. Nice and cool. I have the rhythm I'm happy with. Now the next on is a straight 20min run. Bring it on I say......

W5D3
I did it Idid it Idid it...20mins full jog no stop. I went with the mind set I could do it and would do it. the first 14mins I was traveling well. Then I looked at the time for the first time. I still had 6 mins left. I told my self that I did 2 lots of 8 last time so I should be able to make the 16min make ok. Once I hit that I knew that I only had 4 mins left I went a little slower but once the one min left came up I was so excited I jogged with a smile and had the count down on. After I was so excited. I walked 2mins of the cool down and then jogged a min and walked a min and jogged a min until I was done.. Wow is all I can say. I was so very excited and had done this for me and made it....Proud as of myself. I can do this and I will do this.....Yay

W6D1
Well after the great high of running 20mins straight I was a little lost with todays efforts. Yes I did them all but does not feel as good as doing the 20min full jog. I sort of wanted it to be longer. Its funny how the mind works. I have done it and happy just not over excited like I was on w5d3. O well I look forward to my next straight run.

I go on a cruise tomorrow for 8 days. Going to try my best to still get my runs done. If not I will be on week 6 when I get back....There is a gym on board but tinny. There is a walking track up the top deck and Im hopping to make use of it......Not sure how I feel with others watching me though. Just go with the flow and what ever I can do will be a bonus....

Ok so went on Holidays on a cruise for 8days. It was fanastic. I did do do day 2 and 3 of week 6 but I have to say it was on a moving boat and on the trademill. So today I went on my

W6D1 again. Yes i struggeled. I didnt stop and I just slowed down. It was so dark and wet but it did not stop me. Off I went. The 8 mintue jog was so hard to complete so for this week I will be doing day one over and over. There is no time frame to finish it in 8wks. I would rather finish the whole thing knowing I did what I could and more.

W6D1 again. I did alot better this morning. The last 3 days my head space has not been good and I have really struggled with why am I doing this. I tell you why beacause I want to see a healthier me. This morning I got up out of bed and ready. What a differance it makes when you have a positive out look on things. Thought I would do this day again as I had so much trouble with it on Monday. I set off and in my head I was going to do it no matter what. The first 5min jog come and I did it. Did it a bit to easy as I looked at my heart rate and it was only on 136. Then the 8 min jog went well on it as well the heart rate went up a bit but not so much. I finished that with a bit of ease as well. Then the next 5mins. I worked harder and got my heart rate up to 169. Once the cool down started I felt I had not done enough so I joged for 1min and walked for 1min for the next 10mins. My heart rate got up to 172 and I was happy with that effort. Total of 5km in 45mins. Not great but I did it and im very proud of myself for that. I am now looking forward to my next jog. I have my MOJO back and only I can stop me and why would I want to. Feeling this good is a great thng. Yay.

bttrthanevr

Awesome!!! Good for you!!! Glad to hear you are back on it!

likitisplit

You did fabulous!

Here's a quote I ran across the other day:

Let’s face it, running is NOT comfortable. You can do it enough so that certain paces feel relatively “comfortable”, but the comfort of running will never compare to a soft bed, warm blanket and rested eyes.

However, the comforting feeling that comes from completing a run, beating through a seemingly impossible workout, or pushing past absurd limits is unparalleled.

Never Get Comfortable.

http://runvegan.wordpress.com/2013/02/07/never-get-comfortable/

kvossandrews

W1D2

All went well this morning,

I woke up earlier than I should and that is a bonus, as it has taken my three months to make it out of bed early at all.

I had different pants on today so I didnt have to hold them and keep them up.

I went about .5kms more than D1.

Feeling good and looking forward to my D3......

W1D3

It was a lot harder to get out of bed this morning. I did it and off I went. Much more organized on the third day. Music was set. MFP was set and off I went. I went a little further this time as well. 3.6km I’m really trying to work more on getting to the finish line than worry about how far I get.

Well 2 day break from it but I’ll still walk like I normally do. It’s a public holiday here on Monday so that will make it that much harder to get it done. I wonder if I can do W2D1 tomorrow morning than have sun and Monday off? But then it will spoil my mon wed fri routine I love so much. Just have to be strong about and just do it.

I am most looking forward to seeing how week 2 goes.

Happy long weekend all

W2D1
Wow public holiday raining and windy and I still managed to get out of bed and go for my jog/walk.
I really believe this time I have something different going on inside my head. The scales are now a once in a three month thing.
I got to the stage of getting on them every day and was just playing mind games with me.
I'm feeling much better and when I look in the mirror it is so much easy to smile when I don't have numbers in my head telling me how bad I am.
Today's walk/jog was not easy but it is done and I'm looking forward to the next one. It's so nice to feel good for a change and it has nothing to do with scales.
No longer will they rule my life. So I'll be back on Wednesday to write how it went...

W2D2

Was hard to get out of bed this morning. I really need to get to bed earlier. I feel so good after I have done my walk/jog its just getting out there and doing it.

Louie the fly decided to come with me today. It was very frustrating and kept bugging me for at least 10 mins of the walk. Nearly ate him twice and went up my nose once. Mind you the ten minutes that I was shuing this fly away went so fast.

I’m looking forward to Friday for the last one of Week 2. I know that next week it gets a little bit harder but I’m ready for it.

Time really does go fast.

W2D3

Was good getting out of bed early today. I struggled a bit with today. I think it was because of the 7.5km I walked last night. I think im going to give this one an other try tomorrow morning just so I can be confirdant that I have can do it and move on to Week 3 on monday.

W3D1

Was really hard to get out of bed today. I was lucky enough my partner made me do it. At the time I was not so happy with the shining of the light but once up and dressed and out the door I was so happy that they got me out of bed.
In alot of ways it was harder but in a different way it was easier. Jog for three mintues was a killer but only had to do that twice and by the second time I was fine and waited for the third one but there is no third run for 3 mins. I feel that I cheated with out cheating. For the cool down I walked a min and joged a min then did added a cool down.I enjoyed it and loved the new challange but it just does not feel right. Im sure there is a reason why they dont push that hard on the third week and Im sure once I start week 4 I will want week 3 back.

W3D2

Got out of bed on my own. Was ready for this one. Im not sure I like it at all. When Im finished the jog I really feel I have not put in enough. Im sure next week will be more challanging.

W3D3 was not as easy but it was my own fault as I had a late night. I think the Mon Wed Fri are better for me. Week 4 and Im not sure I am ready, but I can do it over and over till I know that week 5 I will be able aleast to finish it.. Mind over matter and that is really what I want to achieve here. Good luck all......

W4D1

Well after a big weekend it was very hard to get this one started. I did it on Tuesday night after work. I think it is alot easier in the mornings but it had to be done.
I have another big weekend this weekend as well. My Mum is coming down from QLD and Im taking her to see Carol King at the Hunter. (Winery) So I have to get these runsdone.
I went ok on the first 3min run then it was time for the 5 min run. I did it every every slowly but I did see the end of that one. Then the next 3 min run went ok, But the next 5 min run well I think I could have walked faster but I didnt stop. As much as I felt I needed too I kept pushing. My legs were burning and I did feel I was going to lose my right leg. I told myself that I was being stupid and that my brain was not working correctly. I kept going and finished it. Not very strong but it was done.
I may have to stay on week 4 longer then they 3 days. I really want to finish this with ease before going to the next week.
Ill see how I go for the next 2 runs and make up my mind to stay on 4 or go to week 5.

W4D2
Not a good start. I was doing all so good even feeling very happy with myself and then out of no where a big dog come and and attacked my partners dog. The screams were horrible. He just but him in his mouth and started shaking him. My partner panicked as it like a baby to them. I heard the screams and came back. Im not sure how we got the big dog to let go but he did. Our dog has a puncher wound on his butt. Off to the vet today. Why do people let their dogs walk if they know they are dangers. When walking back carrying our baby a man stopped us and told us that the dog had attacked another little dog about three months ago and the dog was put on a dangers dog register. We love our dog as I would say these people love theirs. We have thought about and will not take it further as we dont want the dog in trouble. Just wish the owners where better keepers and maybe put a muzzle on it when taking it out.

After the walk home and only have done half I got up this morning and went and started it again. I have to say im very proud of me that I did it. I did it better than the first day of week 4. no sore muscles today. Looking forward to tomorrows. I hope it is ok to do it with out a rest day....

W4D3
Well after the dog been attack this one had to be put on hold. Update on the dog, he is still very sore and living under the bed and not coming out much only to wee. He is eating and drinking so at least that is one thing. Its so sad to look in his eyes and not see the sparkle there.
My jog this morning was really good. Im feeling the best I have in a very long time. Finally doing things for myself and seeing the rewards at the end. I went the fastest I have gone this morning. Not that I was trying I just could and it was pushing myself to the next step. I thinking I might stay on week 4 for another week but then again I think im ready for the next step. My body feels good.

W5D1
What a morning. Woke up and the rain started. The thought of just rolling over and getting 1hr more sleep was so nice. But i thought nope I need to do this. Up and dressed I got. Went out the front door and the rain stopped. I took off. I was so focused and I did it. the first run was for 5mins finished that well. then 3min walk, now 2nd 5min run a bit slower then the first but I made it. Than the last 5min run I found it hard but not that hard that I couldnt finish it. In the end I was very happy with my efforts. Im really getting us to this C25K.

W5D2
What a day. 2* 8min runs. I did it. Non stop both times. Second 8mins was hard but I did it. Not a great speed but I still finish and feel so good for been able to do it. The weather was perfect. Nice and cool. I have the rhythm I'm happy with. Now the next on is a straight 20min run. Bring it on I say......

W5D3
I did it Idid it Idid it...20mins full jog no stop. I went with the mind set I could do it and would do it. the first 14mins I was traveling well. Then I looked at the time for the first time. I still had 6 mins left. I told my self that I did 2 lots of 8 last time so I should be able to make the 16min make ok. Once I hit that I knew that I only had 4 mins left I went a little slower but once the one min left came up I was so excited I jogged with a smile and had the count down on. After I was so excited. I walked 2mins of the cool down and then jogged a min and walked a min and jogged a min until I was done.. Wow is all I can say. I was so very excited and had done this for me and made it....Proud as of myself. I can do this and I will do this.....Yay

W6D1
Well after the great high of running 20mins straight I was a little lost with todays efforts. Yes I did them all but does not feel as good as doing the 20min full jog. I sort of wanted it to be longer. Its funny how the mind works. I have done it and happy just not over excited like I was on w5d3. O well I look forward to my next straight run.

I go on a cruise tomorrow for 8 days. Going to try my best to still get my runs done. If not I will be on week 6 when I get back....There is a gym on board but tinny. There is a walking track up the top deck and Im hopping to make use of it......Not sure how I feel with others watching me though. Just go with the flow and what ever I can do will be a bonus....

Ok so went on Holidays on a cruise for 8days. It was fanastic. I did do do day 2 and 3 of week 6 but I have to say it was on a moving boat and on the trademill. So today I went on my

W6D1 again. Yes i struggeled. I didnt stop and I just slowed down. It was so dark and wet but it did not stop me. Off I went. The 8 mintue jog was so hard to complete so for this week I will be doing day one over and over. There is no time frame to finish it in 8wks. I would rather finish the whole thing knowing I did what I could and more.

W6D1 again. I did alot better this morning. The last 3 days my head space has not been good and I have really struggled with why am I doing this. I tell you why beacause I want to see a healthier me. This morning I got up out of bed and ready. What a differance it makes when you have a positive out look on things. Thought I would do this day again as I had so much trouble with it on Monday. I set off and in my head I was going to do it no matter what. The first 5min jog come and I did it. Did it a bit to easy as I looked at my heart rate and it was only on 136. Then the 8 min jog went well on it as well the heart rate went up a bit but not so much. I finished that with a bit of ease as well. Then the next 5mins. I worked harder and got my heart rate up to 169. Once the cool down started I felt I had not done enough so I joged for 1min and walked for 1min for the next 10mins. My heart rate got up to 172 and I was happy with that effort. Total of 5km in 45mins. Not great but I did it and im very proud of myself for that. I am now looking forward to my next jog. I have my MOJO back and only I can stop me and why would I want to. Feeling this good is a great thng. Yay.

W6D1 again. Better time to day. My partner wanted to come and would not have been able to do 2 10min runs. So we went on this one. I went great and did better time today then yesterday so I was very happy with myself. Rest day tomorrow but have lots of house cleaning todo. So until Monday and my next log have a great weekend like I will be ,,,,,

SteadyEdina

I started zen labs 10k program this week which includes E25k and B210k as I have entered a 10k in July. I've done the proram a few times before to get me started but it doesn't seem to get any easier does it? I was finding running for 1 min hard on my cardio fitness so trying too hard. You often think how this stage how am I ever going to complete the program but it does work.

kvossandrews

W1D2

All went well this morning,

I woke up earlier than I should and that is a bonus, as it has taken my three months to make it out of bed early at all.

I had different pants on today so I didnt have to hold them and keep them up.

I went about .5kms more than D1.

Feeling good and looking forward to my D3......

W1D3

It was a lot harder to get out of bed this morning. I did it and off I went. Much more organized on the third day. Music was set. MFP was set and off I went. I went a little further this time as well. 3.6km I’m really trying to work more on getting to the finish line than worry about how far I get.

Well 2 day break from it but I’ll still walk like I normally do. It’s a public holiday here on Monday so that will make it that much harder to get it done. I wonder if I can do W2D1 tomorrow morning than have sun and Monday off? But then it will spoil my mon wed fri routine I love so much. Just have to be strong about and just do it.

I am most looking forward to seeing how week 2 goes.

Happy long weekend all

W2D1
Wow public holiday raining and windy and I still managed to get out of bed and go for my jog/walk.
I really believe this time I have something different going on inside my head. The scales are now a once in a three month thing.
I got to the stage of getting on them every day and was just playing mind games with me.
I'm feeling much better and when I look in the mirror it is so much easy to smile when I don't have numbers in my head telling me how bad I am.
Today's walk/jog was not easy but it is done and I'm looking forward to the next one. It's so nice to feel good for a change and it has nothing to do with scales.
No longer will they rule my life. So I'll be back on Wednesday to write how it went...

W2D2

Was hard to get out of bed this morning. I really need to get to bed earlier. I feel so good after I have done my walk/jog its just getting out there and doing it.

Louie the fly decided to come with me today. It was very frustrating and kept bugging me for at least 10 mins of the walk. Nearly ate him twice and went up my nose once. Mind you the ten minutes that I was shuing this fly away went so fast.

I’m looking forward to Friday for the last one of Week 2. I know that next week it gets a little bit harder but I’m ready for it.

Time really does go fast.

W2D3

Was good getting out of bed early today. I struggled a bit with today. I think it was because of the 7.5km I walked last night. I think im going to give this one an other try tomorrow morning just so I can be confirdant that I have can do it and move on to Week 3 on monday.

W3D1

Was really hard to get out of bed today. I was lucky enough my partner made me do it. At the time I was not so happy with the shining of the light but once up and dressed and out the door I was so happy that they got me out of bed.
In alot of ways it was harder but in a different way it was easier. Jog for three mintues was a killer but only had to do that twice and by the second time I was fine and waited for the third one but there is no third run for 3 mins. I feel that I cheated with out cheating. For the cool down I walked a min and joged a min then did added a cool down.I enjoyed it and loved the new challange but it just does not feel right. Im sure there is a reason why they dont push that hard on the third week and Im sure once I start week 4 I will want week 3 back.

W3D2

Got out of bed on my own. Was ready for this one. Im not sure I like it at all. When Im finished the jog I really feel I have not put in enough. Im sure next week will be more challanging.

W3D3 was not as easy but it was my own fault as I had a late night. I think the Mon Wed Fri are better for me. Week 4 and Im not sure I am ready, but I can do it over and over till I know that week 5 I will be able aleast to finish it.. Mind over matter and that is really what I want to achieve here. Good luck all......

W4D1

Well after a big weekend it was very hard to get this one started. I did it on Tuesday night after work. I think it is alot easier in the mornings but it had to be done.
I have another big weekend this weekend as well. My Mum is coming down from QLD and Im taking her to see Carol King at the Hunter. (Winery) So I have to get these runsdone.
I went ok on the first 3min run then it was time for the 5 min run. I did it every every slowly but I did see the end of that one. Then the next 3 min run went ok, But the next 5 min run well I think I could have walked faster but I didnt stop. As much as I felt I needed too I kept pushing. My legs were burning and I did feel I was going to lose my right leg. I told myself that I was being stupid and that my brain was not working correctly. I kept going and finished it. Not very strong but it was done.
I may have to stay on week 4 longer then they 3 days. I really want to finish this with ease before going to the next week.
Ill see how I go for the next 2 runs and make up my mind to stay on 4 or go to week 5.

W4D2
Not a good start. I was doing all so good even feeling very happy with myself and then out of no where a big dog come and and attacked my partners dog. The screams were horrible. He just but him in his mouth and started shaking him. My partner panicked as it like a baby to them. I heard the screams and came back. Im not sure how we got the big dog to let go but he did. Our dog has a puncher wound on his butt. Off to the vet today. Why do people let their dogs walk if they know they are dangers. When walking back carrying our baby a man stopped us and told us that the dog had attacked another little dog about three months ago and the dog was put on a dangers dog register. We love our dog as I would say these people love theirs. We have thought about and will not take it further as we dont want the dog in trouble. Just wish the owners where better keepers and maybe put a muzzle on it when taking it out.

After the walk home and only have done half I got up this morning and went and started it again. I have to say im very proud of me that I did it. I did it better than the first day of week 4. no sore muscles today. Looking forward to tomorrows. I hope it is ok to do it with out a rest day....

W4D3
Well after the dog been attack this one had to be put on hold. Update on the dog, he is still very sore and living under the bed and not coming out much only to wee. He is eating and drinking so at least that is one thing. Its so sad to look in his eyes and not see the sparkle there.
My jog this morning was really good. Im feeling the best I have in a very long time. Finally doing things for myself and seeing the rewards at the end. I went the fastest I have gone this morning. Not that I was trying I just could and it was pushing myself to the next step. I thinking I might stay on week 4 for another week but then again I think im ready for the next step. My body feels good.

W5D1
What a morning. Woke up and the rain started. The thought of just rolling over and getting 1hr more sleep was so nice. But i thought nope I need to do this. Up and dressed I got. Went out the front door and the rain stopped. I took off. I was so focused and I did it. the first run was for 5mins finished that well. then 3min walk, now 2nd 5min run a bit slower then the first but I made it. Than the last 5min run I found it hard but not that hard that I couldnt finish it. In the end I was very happy with my efforts. Im really getting us to this C25K.

W5D2
What a day. 2* 8min runs. I did it. Non stop both times. Second 8mins was hard but I did it. Not a great speed but I still finish and feel so good for been able to do it. The weather was perfect. Nice and cool. I have the rhythm I'm happy with. Now the next on is a straight 20min run. Bring it on I say......

W5D3
I did it Idid it Idid it...20mins full jog no stop. I went with the mind set I could do it and would do it. the first 14mins I was traveling well. Then I looked at the time for the first time. I still had 6 mins left. I told my self that I did 2 lots of 8 last time so I should be able to make the 16min make ok. Once I hit that I knew that I only had 4 mins left I went a little slower but once the one min left came up I was so excited I jogged with a smile and had the count down on. After I was so excited. I walked 2mins of the cool down and then jogged a min and walked a min and jogged a min until I was done.. Wow is all I can say. I was so very excited and had done this for me and made it....Proud as of myself. I can do this and I will do this.....Yay

W6D1
Well after the great high of running 20mins straight I was a little lost with todays efforts. Yes I did them all but does not feel as good as doing the 20min full jog. I sort of wanted it to be longer. Its funny how the mind works. I have done it and happy just not over excited like I was on w5d3. O well I look forward to my next straight run.

I go on a cruise tomorrow for 8 days. Going to try my best to still get my runs done. If not I will be on week 6 when I get back....There is a gym on board but tinny. There is a walking track up the top deck and Im hopping to make use of it......Not sure how I feel with others watching me though. Just go with the flow and what ever I can do will be a bonus....

Ok so went on Holidays on a cruise for 8days. It was fanastic. I did do do day 2 and 3 of week 6 but I have to say it was on a moving boat and on the trademill. So today I went on my

W6D1 again. Yes i struggeled. I didnt stop and I just slowed down. It was so dark and wet but it did not stop me. Off I went. The 8 mintue jog was so hard to complete so for this week I will be doing day one over and over. There is no time frame to finish it in 8wks. I would rather finish the whole thing knowing I did what I could and more.

W6D1 again. I did alot better this morning. The last 3 days my head space has not been good and I have really struggled with why am I doing this. I tell you why beacause I want to see a healthier me. This morning I got up out of bed and ready. What a differance it makes when you have a positive out look on things. Thought I would do this day again as I had so much trouble with it on Monday. I set off and in my head I was going to do it no matter what. The first 5min jog come and I did it. Did it a bit to easy as I looked at my heart rate and it was only on 136. Then the 8 min jog went well on it as well the heart rate went up a bit but not so much. I finished that with a bit of ease as well. Then the next 5mins. I worked harder and got my heart rate up to 169. Once the cool down started I felt I had not done enough so I joged for 1min and walked for 1min for the next 10mins. My heart rate got up to 172 and I was happy with that effort. Total of 5km in 45mins. Not great but I did it and im very proud of myself for that. I am now looking forward to my next jog. I have my MOJO back and only I can stop me and why would I want to. Feeling this good is a great thng. Yay.

W6D1 again. Better time to day. My partner wanted to come and would not have been able to do 2 10min runs. So we went on this one. I went great and did better time today then yesterday so I was very happy with myself. Rest day tomorrow but have lots of house cleaning todo. So until Monday and my next log have a great weekend like I will be ,,,,,

W6D1 for the last time. I feel that I can now move forward. I did 5km 45mins. I now do the whole 5kms so I know I can do it.

W6D2
Yay moved on this morning and was very please. I did the 2 lots of 10min. The last 2 mins was not to easy but I have done it. I then went on until I reached 5km. Got there in 43min and that was with 10min warm up. Looking forward to Fridays jog back to 22min full run. Im really going to miss the intervals.

likitisplit

You'll miss the intervals for a few weeks and then you'll realize that it would irk you to drop into a walk right when you'd found your stride. I'm so happy you made it over your hump!

kvossandrews

W1D2

All went well this morning,

I woke up earlier than I should and that is a bonus, as it has taken my three months to make it out of bed early at all.

I had different pants on today so I didnt have to hold them and keep them up.

I went about .5kms more than D1.

Feeling good and looking forward to my D3......

W1D3

It was a lot harder to get out of bed this morning. I did it and off I went. Much more organized on the third day. Music was set. MFP was set and off I went. I went a little further this time as well. 3.6km I’m really trying to work more on getting to the finish line than worry about how far I get.

Well 2 day break from it but I’ll still walk like I normally do. It’s a public holiday here on Monday so that will make it that much harder to get it done. I wonder if I can do W2D1 tomorrow morning than have sun and Monday off? But then it will spoil my mon wed fri routine I love so much. Just have to be strong about and just do it.

I am most looking forward to seeing how week 2 goes.

Happy long weekend all

W2D1
Wow public holiday raining and windy and I still managed to get out of bed and go for my jog/walk.
I really believe this time I have something different going on inside my head. The scales are now a once in a three month thing.
I got to the stage of getting on them every day and was just playing mind games with me.
I'm feeling much better and when I look in the mirror it is so much easy to smile when I don't have numbers in my head telling me how bad I am.
Today's walk/jog was not easy but it is done and I'm looking forward to the next one. It's so nice to feel good for a change and it has nothing to do with scales.
No longer will they rule my life. So I'll be back on Wednesday to write how it went...

W2D2

Was hard to get out of bed this morning. I really need to get to bed earlier. I feel so good after I have done my walk/jog its just getting out there and doing it.

Louie the fly decided to come with me today. It was very frustrating and kept bugging me for at least 10 mins of the walk. Nearly ate him twice and went up my nose once. Mind you the ten minutes that I was shuing this fly away went so fast.

I’m looking forward to Friday for the last one of Week 2. I know that next week it gets a little bit harder but I’m ready for it.

Time really does go fast.

W2D3

Was good getting out of bed early today. I struggled a bit with today. I think it was because of the 7.5km I walked last night. I think im going to give this one an other try tomorrow morning just so I can be confirdant that I have can do it and move on to Week 3 on monday.

W3D1

Was really hard to get out of bed today. I was lucky enough my partner made me do it. At the time I was not so happy with the shining of the light but once up and dressed and out the door I was so happy that they got me out of bed.
In alot of ways it was harder but in a different way it was easier. Jog for three mintues was a killer but only had to do that twice and by the second time I was fine and waited for the third one but there is no third run for 3 mins. I feel that I cheated with out cheating. For the cool down I walked a min and joged a min then did added a cool down.I enjoyed it and loved the new challange but it just does not feel right. Im sure there is a reason why they dont push that hard on the third week and Im sure once I start week 4 I will want week 3 back.

W3D2

Got out of bed on my own. Was ready for this one. Im not sure I like it at all. When Im finished the jog I really feel I have not put in enough. Im sure next week will be more challanging.

W3D3 was not as easy but it was my own fault as I had a late night. I think the Mon Wed Fri are better for me. Week 4 and Im not sure I am ready, but I can do it over and over till I know that week 5 I will be able aleast to finish it.. Mind over matter and that is really what I want to achieve here. Good luck all......

W4D1

Well after a big weekend it was very hard to get this one started. I did it on Tuesday night after work. I think it is alot easier in the mornings but it had to be done.
I have another big weekend this weekend as well. My Mum is coming down from QLD and Im taking her to see Carol King at the Hunter. (Winery) So I have to get these runsdone.
I went ok on the first 3min run then it was time for the 5 min run. I did it every every slowly but I did see the end of that one. Then the next 3 min run went ok, But the next 5 min run well I think I could have walked faster but I didnt stop. As much as I felt I needed too I kept pushing. My legs were burning and I did feel I was going to lose my right leg. I told myself that I was being stupid and that my brain was not working correctly. I kept going and finished it. Not very strong but it was done.
I may have to stay on week 4 longer then they 3 days. I really want to finish this with ease before going to the next week.
Ill see how I go for the next 2 runs and make up my mind to stay on 4 or go to week 5.

W4D2
Not a good start. I was doing all so good even feeling very happy with myself and then out of no where a big dog come and and attacked my partners dog. The screams were horrible. He just but him in his mouth and started shaking him. My partner panicked as it like a baby to them. I heard the screams and came back. Im not sure how we got the big dog to let go but he did. Our dog has a puncher wound on his butt. Off to the vet today. Why do people let their dogs walk if they know they are dangers. When walking back carrying our baby a man stopped us and told us that the dog had attacked another little dog about three months ago and the dog was put on a dangers dog register. We love our dog as I would say these people love theirs. We have thought about and will not take it further as we dont want the dog in trouble. Just wish the owners where better keepers and maybe put a muzzle on it when taking it out.

After the walk home and only have done half I got up this morning and went and started it again. I have to say im very proud of me that I did it. I did it better than the first day of week 4. no sore muscles today. Looking forward to tomorrows. I hope it is ok to do it with out a rest day....

W4D3
Well after the dog been attack this one had to be put on hold. Update on the dog, he is still very sore and living under the bed and not coming out much only to wee. He is eating and drinking so at least that is one thing. Its so sad to look in his eyes and not see the sparkle there.
My jog this morning was really good. Im feeling the best I have in a very long time. Finally doing things for myself and seeing the rewards at the end. I went the fastest I have gone this morning. Not that I was trying I just could and it was pushing myself to the next step. I thinking I might stay on week 4 for another week but then again I think im ready for the next step. My body feels good.

W5D1
What a morning. Woke up and the rain started. The thought of just rolling over and getting 1hr more sleep was so nice. But i thought nope I need to do this. Up and dressed I got. Went out the front door and the rain stopped. I took off. I was so focused and I did it. the first run was for 5mins finished that well. then 3min walk, now 2nd 5min run a bit slower then the first but I made it. Than the last 5min run I found it hard but not that hard that I couldnt finish it. In the end I was very happy with my efforts. Im really getting us to this C25K.

W5D2
What a day. 2* 8min runs. I did it. Non stop both times. Second 8mins was hard but I did it. Not a great speed but I still finish and feel so good for been able to do it. The weather was perfect. Nice and cool. I have the rhythm I'm happy with. Now the next on is a straight 20min run. Bring it on I say......

W5D3
I did it Idid it Idid it...20mins full jog no stop. I went with the mind set I could do it and would do it. the first 14mins I was traveling well. Then I looked at the time for the first time. I still had 6 mins left. I told my self that I did 2 lots of 8 last time so I should be able to make the 16min make ok. Once I hit that I knew that I only had 4 mins left I went a little slower but once the one min left came up I was so excited I jogged with a smile and had the count down on. After I was so excited. I walked 2mins of the cool down and then jogged a min and walked a min and jogged a min until I was done.. Wow is all I can say. I was so very excited and had done this for me and made it....Proud as of myself. I can do this and I will do this.....Yay

W6D1
Well after the great high of running 20mins straight I was a little lost with todays efforts. Yes I did them all but does not feel as good as doing the 20min full jog. I sort of wanted it to be longer. Its funny how the mind works. I have done it and happy just not over excited like I was on w5d3. O well I look forward to my next straight run.

I go on a cruise tomorrow for 8 days. Going to try my best to still get my runs done. If not I will be on week 6 when I get back....There is a gym on board but tinny. There is a walking track up the top deck and Im hopping to make use of it......Not sure how I feel with others watching me though. Just go with the flow and what ever I can do will be a bonus....

Ok so went on Holidays on a cruise for 8days. It was fanastic. I did do do day 2 and 3 of week 6 but I have to say it was on a moving boat and on the trademill. So today I went on my

W6D1 again. Yes i struggeled. I didnt stop and I just slowed down. It was so dark and wet but it did not stop me. Off I went. The 8 mintue jog was so hard to complete so for this week I will be doing day one over and over. There is no time frame to finish it in 8wks. I would rather finish the whole thing knowing I did what I could and more.

W6D1 again. I did alot better this morning. The last 3 days my head space has not been good and I have really struggled with why am I doing this. I tell you why beacause I want to see a healthier me. This morning I got up out of bed and ready. What a differance it makes when you have a positive out look on things. Thought I would do this day again as I had so much trouble with it on Monday. I set off and in my head I was going to do it no matter what. The first 5min jog come and I did it. Did it a bit to easy as I looked at my heart rate and it was only on 136. Then the 8 min jog went well on it as well the heart rate went up a bit but not so much. I finished that with a bit of ease as well. Then the next 5mins. I worked harder and got my heart rate up to 169. Once the cool down started I felt I had not done enough so I joged for 1min and walked for 1min for the next 10mins. My heart rate got up to 172 and I was happy with that effort. Total of 5km in 45mins. Not great but I did it and im very proud of myself for that. I am now looking forward to my next jog. I have my MOJO back and only I can stop me and why would I want to. Feeling this good is a great thng. Yay.

W6D1 again. Better time to day. My partner wanted to come and would not have been able to do 2 10min runs. So we went on this one. I went great and did better time today then yesterday so I was very happy with myself. Rest day tomorrow but have lots of house cleaning todo. So until Monday and my next log have a great weekend like I will be ,,,,,

W6D1 for the last time. I feel that I can now move forward. I did 5km 45mins. I now do the whole 5kms so I know I can do it.

W6D2
Yay moved on this morning and was very please. I did the 2 lots of 10min. The last 2 mins was not to easy but I have done it. I then went on until I reached 5km. Got there in 43min and that was with 10min warm up. Looking forward to Fridays jog back to 22min full run. Im really going to miss the intervals.

W6D3
Yat 22min jog no stop. OMG it was hard and my legs at the last 5mins were in pain. I jogged through it and went on and on. I did it so happy to hear her say one mintue left. I did 5km in 43.16. Looking forward to Monday now with 25min none stop.. Your mind really is powerful. To use it with you and not againts you is the key to moving forward. Im so glad my mind is with me all the way and those times its not im learning to switch it off and just do it any way. Looking forward to week 7 its been a long time on week 6 but I have done it and so happy. Last year I got to week 5 and gave up not this time........

likitisplit

That is so awesome! Now that you've done this run, you have a new baseline. When you feel tired or want to quit, you can tell yourself that you are perfectly capable of making it for 22 minutes, so you might as well at least get that run in. Of course, by the time you complete 22 minutes, you're pretty well into the run and can stretch it out as long as you want.

stitchtastic

Completed week 1,day 1 yesterday :happy:

Got up at 4.20am,and it had been snowing.Snow was on the floor,and it was still snowing,and a gale was blowing!

I was determined nothing was going to stop me (i had been planning the start for a week,and i wasnt missing it!)

So i set off with Laura on my first day.

Everything went fine,and i actually enjoyed it!But the best part was when i'd done the 7th run,and a song came on called "let the sun shine"!Lol. Maed me laugh,as i was in a snow storm!

Can't wait till tomorrow,although the snow hasnt stopped yet,and it's about 3 inch deep now!Lol

Maybe take a snow shovel with me?

Mehol

I also tried C25k 2 years ago and had horrible shin splints and quit at week 5. Thanks to MFP, I lost some more weight and got fitted for a good pair of running shoes at Fleet Feet and ran my first 5k this month! Then, two weeks later I ran another one! I'm addicted! I'm training for the Disney 10 miler in October now. I run 2 days on the treadmill (Tuesdays and Thursdays) and one day outside (Saturday). My best advice is to never run two days in a row and get a good pair of running shoes that is designed for your feet. I have high arches and over pronate so Ascics IGS work great for me. Good luck, You can do it! And when you do, you will be hooked!

kvossandrews

W1D2

All went well this morning,

I woke up earlier than I should and that is a bonus, as it has taken my three months to make it out of bed early at all.

I had different pants on today so I didnt have to hold them and keep them up.

I went about .5kms more than D1.

Feeling good and looking forward to my D3......

W1D3

It was a lot harder to get out of bed this morning. I did it and off I went. Much more organized on the third day. Music was set. MFP was set and off I went. I went a little further this time as well. 3.6km I’m really trying to work more on getting to the finish line than worry about how far I get.

Well 2 day break from it but I’ll still walk like I normally do. It’s a public holiday here on Monday so that will make it that much harder to get it done. I wonder if I can do W2D1 tomorrow morning than have sun and Monday off? But then it will spoil my mon wed fri routine I love so much. Just have to be strong about and just do it.

I am most looking forward to seeing how week 2 goes.

Happy long weekend all

W2D1
Wow public holiday raining and windy and I still managed to get out of bed and go for my jog/walk.
I really believe this time I have something different going on inside my head. The scales are now a once in a three month thing.
I got to the stage of getting on them every day and was just playing mind games with me.
I'm feeling much better and when I look in the mirror it is so much easy to smile when I don't have numbers in my head telling me how bad I am.
Today's walk/jog was not easy but it is done and I'm looking forward to the next one. It's so nice to feel good for a change and it has nothing to do with scales.
No longer will they rule my life. So I'll be back on Wednesday to write how it went...

W2D2

Was hard to get out of bed this morning. I really need to get to bed earlier. I feel so good after I have done my walk/jog its just getting out there and doing it.

Louie the fly decided to come with me today. It was very frustrating and kept bugging me for at least 10 mins of the walk. Nearly ate him twice and went up my nose once. Mind you the ten minutes that I was shuing this fly away went so fast.

I’m looking forward to Friday for the last one of Week 2. I know that next week it gets a little bit harder but I’m ready for it.

Time really does go fast.

W2D3

Was good getting out of bed early today. I struggled a bit with today. I think it was because of the 7.5km I walked last night. I think im going to give this one an other try tomorrow morning just so I can be confirdant that I have can do it and move on to Week 3 on monday.

W3D1

Was really hard to get out of bed today. I was lucky enough my partner made me do it. At the time I was not so happy with the shining of the light but once up and dressed and out the door I was so happy that they got me out of bed.
In alot of ways it was harder but in a different way it was easier. Jog for three mintues was a killer but only had to do that twice and by the second time I was fine and waited for the third one but there is no third run for 3 mins. I feel that I cheated with out cheating. For the cool down I walked a min and joged a min then did added a cool down.I enjoyed it and loved the new challange but it just does not feel right. Im sure there is a reason why they dont push that hard on the third week and Im sure once I start week 4 I will want week 3 back.

W3D2

Got out of bed on my own. Was ready for this one. Im not sure I like it at all. When Im finished the jog I really feel I have not put in enough. Im sure next week will be more challanging.

W3D3 was not as easy but it was my own fault as I had a late night. I think the Mon Wed Fri are better for me. Week 4 and Im not sure I am ready, but I can do it over and over till I know that week 5 I will be able aleast to finish it.. Mind over matter and that is really what I want to achieve here. Good luck all......

W4D1

Well after a big weekend it was very hard to get this one started. I did it on Tuesday night after work. I think it is alot easier in the mornings but it had to be done.
I have another big weekend this weekend as well. My Mum is coming down from QLD and Im taking her to see Carol King at the Hunter. (Winery) So I have to get these runsdone.
I went ok on the first 3min run then it was time for the 5 min run. I did it every every slowly but I did see the end of that one. Then the next 3 min run went ok, But the next 5 min run well I think I could have walked faster but I didnt stop. As much as I felt I needed too I kept pushing. My legs were burning and I did feel I was going to lose my right leg. I told myself that I was being stupid and that my brain was not working correctly. I kept going and finished it. Not very strong but it was done.
I may have to stay on week 4 longer then they 3 days. I really want to finish this with ease before going to the next week.
Ill see how I go for the next 2 runs and make up my mind to stay on 4 or go to week 5.

W4D2
Not a good start. I was doing all so good even feeling very happy with myself and then out of no where a big dog come and and attacked my partners dog. The screams were horrible. He just but him in his mouth and started shaking him. My partner panicked as it like a baby to them. I heard the screams and came back. Im not sure how we got the big dog to let go but he did. Our dog has a puncher wound on his butt. Off to the vet today. Why do people let their dogs walk if they know they are dangers. When walking back carrying our baby a man stopped us and told us that the dog had attacked another little dog about three months ago and the dog was put on a dangers dog register. We love our dog as I would say these people love theirs. We have thought about and will not take it further as we dont want the dog in trouble. Just wish the owners where better keepers and maybe put a muzzle on it when taking it out.

After the walk home and only have done half I got up this morning and went and started it again. I have to say im very proud of me that I did it. I did it better than the first day of week 4. no sore muscles today. Looking forward to tomorrows. I hope it is ok to do it with out a rest day....

W4D3
Well after the dog been attack this one had to be put on hold. Update on the dog, he is still very sore and living under the bed and not coming out much only to wee. He is eating and drinking so at least that is one thing. Its so sad to look in his eyes and not see the sparkle there.
My jog this morning was really good. Im feeling the best I have in a very long time. Finally doing things for myself and seeing the rewards at the end. I went the fastest I have gone this morning. Not that I was trying I just could and it was pushing myself to the next step. I thinking I might stay on week 4 for another week but then again I think im ready for the next step. My body feels good.

W5D1
What a morning. Woke up and the rain started. The thought of just rolling over and getting 1hr more sleep was so nice. But i thought nope I need to do this. Up and dressed I got. Went out the front door and the rain stopped. I took off. I was so focused and I did it. the first run was for 5mins finished that well. then 3min walk, now 2nd 5min run a bit slower then the first but I made it. Than the last 5min run I found it hard but not that hard that I couldnt finish it. In the end I was very happy with my efforts. Im really getting us to this C25K.

W5D2
What a day. 2* 8min runs. I did it. Non stop both times. Second 8mins was hard but I did it. Not a great speed but I still finish and feel so good for been able to do it. The weather was perfect. Nice and cool. I have the rhythm I'm happy with. Now the next on is a straight 20min run. Bring it on I say......

W5D3
I did it Idid it Idid it...20mins full jog no stop. I went with the mind set I could do it and would do it. the first 14mins I was traveling well. Then I looked at the time for the first time. I still had 6 mins left. I told my self that I did 2 lots of 8 last time so I should be able to make the 16min make ok. Once I hit that I knew that I only had 4 mins left I went a little slower but once the one min left came up I was so excited I jogged with a smile and had the count down on. After I was so excited. I walked 2mins of the cool down and then jogged a min and walked a min and jogged a min until I was done.. Wow is all I can say. I was so very excited and had done this for me and made it....Proud as of myself. I can do this and I will do this.....Yay

W6D1
Well after the great high of running 20mins straight I was a little lost with todays efforts. Yes I did them all but does not feel as good as doing the 20min full jog. I sort of wanted it to be longer. Its funny how the mind works. I have done it and happy just not over excited like I was on w5d3. O well I look forward to my next straight run.

I go on a cruise tomorrow for 8 days. Going to try my best to still get my runs done. If not I will be on week 6 when I get back....There is a gym on board but tinny. There is a walking track up the top deck and Im hopping to make use of it......Not sure how I feel with others watching me though. Just go with the flow and what ever I can do will be a bonus....

Ok so went on Holidays on a cruise for 8days. It was fanastic. I did do do day 2 and 3 of week 6 but I have to say it was on a moving boat and on the trademill. So today I went on my

W6D1 again. Yes i struggeled. I didnt stop and I just slowed down. It was so dark and wet but it did not stop me. Off I went. The 8 mintue jog was so hard to complete so for this week I will be doing day one over and over. There is no time frame to finish it in 8wks. I would rather finish the whole thing knowing I did what I could and more.

W6D1 again. I did alot better this morning. The last 3 days my head space has not been good and I have really struggled with why am I doing this. I tell you why beacause I want to see a healthier me. This morning I got up out of bed and ready. What a differance it makes when you have a positive out look on things. Thought I would do this day again as I had so much trouble with it on Monday. I set off and in my head I was going to do it no matter what. The first 5min jog come and I did it. Did it a bit to easy as I looked at my heart rate and it was only on 136. Then the 8 min jog went well on it as well the heart rate went up a bit but not so much. I finished that with a bit of ease as well. Then the next 5mins. I worked harder and got my heart rate up to 169. Once the cool down started I felt I had not done enough so I joged for 1min and walked for 1min for the next 10mins. My heart rate got up to 172 and I was happy with that effort. Total of 5km in 45mins. Not great but I did it and im very proud of myself for that. I am now looking forward to my next jog. I have my MOJO back and only I can stop me and why would I want to. Feeling this good is a great thng. Yay.

W6D1 again. Better time to day. My partner wanted to come and would not have been able to do 2 10min runs. So we went on this one. I went great and did better time today then yesterday so I was very happy with myself. Rest day tomorrow but have lots of house cleaning todo. So until Monday and my next log have a great weekend like I will be ,,,,,

W6D1 for the last time. I feel that I can now move forward. I did 5km 45mins. I now do the whole 5kms so I know I can do it.

W6D2
Yay moved on this morning and was very please. I did the 2 lots of 10min. The last 2 mins was not to easy but I have done it. I then went on until I reached 5km. Got there in 43min and that was with 10min warm up. Looking forward to Fridays jog back to 22min full run. Im really going to miss the intervals.

W6D3
Yat 22min jog no stop. OMG it was hard and my legs at the last 5mins were in pain. I jogged through it and went on and on. I did it so happy to hear her say one mintue left. I did 5km in 43.16. Looking forward to Monday now with 25min none stop.. Your mind really is powerful. To use it with you and not againts you is the key to moving forward. Im so glad my mind is with me all the way and those times its not im learning to switch it off and just do it any way. Looking forward to week 7 its been a long time on week 6 but I have done it and so happy. Last year I got to week 5 and gave up not this time........

W7D1
Well with bad news a 9 hour drive on friday after work my W7 has had to wait for today. 4days rest and well what can I say. I did it and I kept going. I did the 25mins straight and then went on and run the 5min cool down, It was so hard to get to the 25min mark once I was there I didnt want to stop. So now even with 4 days rest my PB is 41.46 to reach 5km. Im looking forward to the whole week and doing so much more. I really can do this and keep doing this. WOW.....Im so proud of ME....

kvossandrews

I too finished, but am happy to encourage and support.

For 42 years I swore the only reason to run was if you were being chased by zombies. Then I discovered runDisney events. How can there be something Disney that I don't do? So ... This past Labor Day weekend I started C25k. Those first 60 second runs redefined the meaning hell for me. Five months later I am on week 3 of the 5k to 10k training program. I am almost up to running 4 miles comfortably. The 10 mile race in October seems more doable with every run.

You can do this. Just stick with it.

Well im on week 7 and I must say loving it... not sure about 10km but just might see who I feel once I can run 5km in 30mins.

likitisplit

Completed week 1,day 1 yesterday :happy:

Got up at 4.20am,and it had been snowing.Snow was on the floor,and it was still snowing,and a gale was blowing!

I was determined nothing was going to stop me (i had been planning the start for a week,and i wasnt missing it!)

So i set off with Laura on my first day.

Everything went fine,and i actually enjoyed it!But the best part was when i'd done the 7th run,and a song came on called "let the sun shine"!Lol. Maed me laugh,as i was in a snow storm!

Can't wait till tomorrow,although the snow hasnt stopped yet,and it's about 3 inch deep now!Lol

Maybe take a snow shovel with me?

Great job on starting, stitchtastic! Completing first run is a huge success.

kvossandrews

W1D2

All went well this morning,

I woke up earlier than I should and that is a bonus, as it has taken my three months to make it out of bed early at all.

I had different pants on today so I didnt have to hold them and keep them up.

I went about .5kms more than D1.

Feeling good and looking forward to my D3......

W1D3

It was a lot harder to get out of bed this morning. I did it and off I went. Much more organized on the third day. Music was set. MFP was set and off I went. I went a little further this time as well. 3.6km I’m really trying to work more on getting to the finish line than worry about how far I get.

Well 2 day break from it but I’ll still walk like I normally do. It’s a public holiday here on Monday so that will make it that much harder to get it done. I wonder if I can do W2D1 tomorrow morning than have sun and Monday off? But then it will spoil my mon wed fri routine I love so much. Just have to be strong about and just do it.

I am most looking forward to seeing how week 2 goes.

Happy long weekend all

W2D1
Wow public holiday raining and windy and I still managed to get out of bed and go for my jog/walk.
I really believe this time I have something different going on inside my head. The scales are now a once in a three month thing.
I got to the stage of getting on them every day and was just playing mind games with me.
I'm feeling much better and when I look in the mirror it is so much easy to smile when I don't have numbers in my head telling me how bad I am.
Today's walk/jog was not easy but it is done and I'm looking forward to the next one. It's so nice to feel good for a change and it has nothing to do with scales.
No longer will they rule my life. So I'll be back on Wednesday to write how it went...

W2D2

Was hard to get out of bed this morning. I really need to get to bed earlier. I feel so good after I have done my walk/jog its just getting out there and doing it.

Louie the fly decided to come with me today. It was very frustrating and kept bugging me for at least 10 mins of the walk. Nearly ate him twice and went up my nose once. Mind you the ten minutes that I was shuing this fly away went so fast.

I’m looking forward to Friday for the last one of Week 2. I know that next week it gets a little bit harder but I’m ready for it.

Time really does go fast.

W2D3

Was good getting out of bed early today. I struggled a bit with today. I think it was because of the 7.5km I walked last night. I think im going to give this one an other try tomorrow morning just so I can be confirdant that I have can do it and move on to Week 3 on monday.

W3D1

Was really hard to get out of bed today. I was lucky enough my partner made me do it. At the time I was not so happy with the shining of the light but once up and dressed and out the door I was so happy that they got me out of bed.
In alot of ways it was harder but in a different way it was easier. Jog for three mintues was a killer but only had to do that twice and by the second time I was fine and waited for the third one but there is no third run for 3 mins. I feel that I cheated with out cheating. For the cool down I walked a min and joged a min then did added a cool down.I enjoyed it and loved the new challange but it just does not feel right. Im sure there is a reason why they dont push that hard on the third week and Im sure once I start week 4 I will want week 3 back.

W3D2

Got out of bed on my own. Was ready for this one. Im not sure I like it at all. When Im finished the jog I really feel I have not put in enough. Im sure next week will be more challanging.

W3D3 was not as easy but it was my own fault as I had a late night. I think the Mon Wed Fri are better for me. Week 4 and Im not sure I am ready, but I can do it over and over till I know that week 5 I will be able aleast to finish it.. Mind over matter and that is really what I want to achieve here. Good luck all......

W4D1

Well after a big weekend it was very hard to get this one started. I did it on Tuesday night after work. I think it is alot easier in the mornings but it had to be done.
I have another big weekend this weekend as well. My Mum is coming down from QLD and Im taking her to see Carol King at the Hunter. (Winery) So I have to get these runsdone.
I went ok on the first 3min run then it was time for the 5 min run. I did it every every slowly but I did see the end of that one. Then the next 3 min run went ok, But the next 5 min run well I think I could have walked faster but I didnt stop. As much as I felt I needed too I kept pushing. My legs were burning and I did feel I was going to lose my right leg. I told myself that I was being stupid and that my brain was not working correctly. I kept going and finished it. Not very strong but it was done.
I may have to stay on week 4 longer then they 3 days. I really want to finish this with ease before going to the next week.
Ill see how I go for the next 2 runs and make up my mind to stay on 4 or go to week 5.

W4D2
Not a good start. I was doing all so good even feeling very happy with myself and then out of no where a big dog come and and attacked my partners dog. The screams were horrible. He just but him in his mouth and started shaking him. My partner panicked as it like a baby to them. I heard the screams and came back. Im not sure how we got the big dog to let go but he did. Our dog has a puncher wound on his butt. Off to the vet today. Why do people let their dogs walk if they know they are dangers. When walking back carrying our baby a man stopped us and told us that the dog had attacked another little dog about three months ago and the dog was put on a dangers dog register. We love our dog as I would say these people love theirs. We have thought about and will not take it further as we dont want the dog in trouble. Just wish the owners where better keepers and maybe put a muzzle on it when taking it out.

After the walk home and only have done half I got up this morning and went and started it again. I have to say im very proud of me that I did it. I did it better than the first day of week 4. no sore muscles today. Looking forward to tomorrows. I hope it is ok to do it with out a rest day....

W4D3
Well after the dog been attack this one had to be put on hold. Update on the dog, he is still very sore and living under the bed and not coming out much only to wee. He is eating and drinking so at least that is one thing. Its so sad to look in his eyes and not see the sparkle there.
My jog this morning was really good. Im feeling the best I have in a very long time. Finally doing things for myself and seeing the rewards at the end. I went the fastest I have gone this morning. Not that I was trying I just could and it was pushing myself to the next step. I thinking I might stay on week 4 for another week but then again I think im ready for the next step. My body feels good.

W5D1
What a morning. Woke up and the rain started. The thought of just rolling over and getting 1hr more sleep was so nice. But i thought nope I need to do this. Up and dressed I got. Went out the front door and the rain stopped. I took off. I was so focused and I did it. the first run was for 5mins finished that well. then 3min walk, now 2nd 5min run a bit slower then the first but I made it. Than the last 5min run I found it hard but not that hard that I couldnt finish it. In the end I was very happy with my efforts. Im really getting us to this C25K.

W5D2
What a day. 2* 8min runs. I did it. Non stop both times. Second 8mins was hard but I did it. Not a great speed but I still finish and feel so good for been able to do it. The weather was perfect. Nice and cool. I have the rhythm I'm happy with. Now the next on is a straight 20min run. Bring it on I say......

W5D3
I did it Idid it Idid it...20mins full jog no stop. I went with the mind set I could do it and would do it. the first 14mins I was traveling well. Then I looked at the time for the first time. I still had 6 mins left. I told my self that I did 2 lots of 8 last time so I should be able to make the 16min make ok. Once I hit that I knew that I only had 4 mins left I went a little slower but once the one min left came up I was so excited I jogged with a smile and had the count down on. After I was so excited. I walked 2mins of the cool down and then jogged a min and walked a min and jogged a min until I was done.. Wow is all I can say. I was so very excited and had done this for me and made it....Proud as of myself. I can do this and I will do this.....Yay

W6D1
Well after the great high of running 20mins straight I was a little lost with todays efforts. Yes I did them all but does not feel as good as doing the 20min full jog. I sort of wanted it to be longer. Its funny how the mind works. I have done it and happy just not over excited like I was on w5d3. O well I look forward to my next straight run.

I go on a cruise tomorrow for 8 days. Going to try my best to still get my runs done. If not I will be on week 6 when I get back....There is a gym on board but tinny. There is a walking track up the top deck and Im hopping to make use of it......Not sure how I feel with others watching me though. Just go with the flow and what ever I can do will be a bonus....

Ok so went on Holidays on a cruise for 8days. It was fanastic. I did do do day 2 and 3 of week 6 but I have to say it was on a moving boat and on the trademill. So today I went on my

W6D1 again. Yes i struggeled. I didnt stop and I just slowed down. It was so dark and wet but it did not stop me. Off I went. The 8 mintue jog was so hard to complete so for this week I will be doing day one over and over. There is no time frame to finish it in 8wks. I would rather finish the whole thing knowing I did what I could and more.

W6D1 again. I did alot better this morning. The last 3 days my head space has not been good and I have really struggled with why am I doing this. I tell you why beacause I want to see a healthier me. This morning I got up out of bed and ready. What a differance it makes when you have a positive out look on things. Thought I would do this day again as I had so much trouble with it on Monday. I set off and in my head I was going to do it no matter what. The first 5min jog come and I did it. Did it a bit to easy as I looked at my heart rate and it was only on 136. Then the 8 min jog went well on it as well the heart rate went up a bit but not so much. I finished that with a bit of ease as well. Then the next 5mins. I worked harder and got my heart rate up to 169. Once the cool down started I felt I had not done enough so I joged for 1min and walked for 1min for the next 10mins. My heart rate got up to 172 and I was happy with that effort. Total of 5km in 45mins. Not great but I did it and im very proud of myself for that. I am now looking forward to my next jog. I have my MOJO back and only I can stop me and why would I want to. Feeling this good is a great thng. Yay.

W6D1 again. Better time to day. My partner wanted to come and would not have been able to do 2 10min runs. So we went on this one. I went great and did better time today then yesterday so I was very happy with myself. Rest day tomorrow but have lots of house cleaning todo. So until Monday and my next log have a great weekend like I will be ,,,,,

W6D1 for the last time. I feel that I can now move forward. I did 5km 45mins. I now do the whole 5kms so I know I can do it.

W6D2
Yay moved on this morning and was very please. I did the 2 lots of 10min. The last 2 mins was not to easy but I have done it. I then went on until I reached 5km. Got there in 43min and that was with 10min warm up. Looking forward to Fridays jog back to 22min full run. Im really going to miss the intervals.

W6D3
Yat 22min jog no stop. OMG it was hard and my legs at the last 5mins were in pain. I jogged through it and went on and on. I did it so happy to hear her say one mintue left. I did 5km in 43.16. Looking forward to Monday now with 25min none stop.. Your mind really is powerful. To use it with you and not againts you is the key to moving forward. Im so glad my mind is with me all the way and those times its not im learning to switch it off and just do it any way. Looking forward to week 7 its been a long time on week 6 but I have done it and so happy. Last year I got to week 5 and gave up not this time........

W7D1
Well with bad news a 9 hour drive on friday after work my W7 has had to wait for today. 4days rest and well what can I say. I did it and I kept going. I did the 25mins straight and then went on and run the 5min cool down, It was so hard to get to the 25min mark once I was there I didnt want to stop. So now even with 4 days rest my PB is 41.46 to reach 5km. Im looking forward to the whole week and doing so much more. I really can do this and keep doing this. WOW.....Im so proud of ME....

W7D2
After 7 days being down with the flu I finally got to get my next run in. Was a great run. The run was coming down but it was great. My partner come with me so it was a bit slower but I got out there and did it. 4.12km in 35mins. Looking forward to my next 5 km. have registered for a 8km fun run on may 12th.. Something to look forward too.... Yay...
Look how far I have come....So proud of me.

likitisplit

I saw that you ran last night. What an accomplishment! It would have been so easy just to hang it up, but you got back out there and rocked it.

bttrthanevr

I'm proud of you!!! Great work!

kvossandrews

W1D2

All went well this morning,

I woke up earlier than I should and that is a bonus, as it has taken my three months to make it out of bed early at all.

I had different pants on today so I didnt have to hold them and keep them up.

I went about .5kms more than D1.

Feeling good and looking forward to my D3......

W1D3

It was a lot harder to get out of bed this morning. I did it and off I went. Much more organized on the third day. Music was set. MFP was set and off I went. I went a little further this time as well. 3.6km I’m really trying to work more on getting to the finish line than worry about how far I get.

Well 2 day break from it but I’ll still walk like I normally do. It’s a public holiday here on Monday so that will make it that much harder to get it done. I wonder if I can do W2D1 tomorrow morning than have sun and Monday off? But then it will spoil my mon wed fri routine I love so much. Just have to be strong about and just do it.

I am most looking forward to seeing how week 2 goes.

Happy long weekend all

W2D1
Wow public holiday raining and windy and I still managed to get out of bed and go for my jog/walk.
I really believe this time I have something different going on inside my head. The scales are now a once in a three month thing.
I got to the stage of getting on them every day and was just playing mind games with me.
I'm feeling much better and when I look in the mirror it is so much easy to smile when I don't have numbers in my head telling me how bad I am.
Today's walk/jog was not easy but it is done and I'm looking forward to the next one. It's so nice to feel good for a change and it has nothing to do with scales.
No longer will they rule my life. So I'll be back on Wednesday to write how it went...

W2D2

Was hard to get out of bed this morning. I really need to get to bed earlier. I feel so good after I have done my walk/jog its just getting out there and doing it.

Louie the fly decided to come with me today. It was very frustrating and kept bugging me for at least 10 mins of the walk. Nearly ate him twice and went up my nose once. Mind you the ten minutes that I was shuing this fly away went so fast.

I’m looking forward to Friday for the last one of Week 2. I know that next week it gets a little bit harder but I’m ready for it.

Time really does go fast.

W2D3

Was good getting out of bed early today. I struggled a bit with today. I think it was because of the 7.5km I walked last night. I think im going to give this one an other try tomorrow morning just so I can be confirdant that I have can do it and move on to Week 3 on monday.

W3D1

Was really hard to get out of bed today. I was lucky enough my partner made me do it. At the time I was not so happy with the shining of the light but once up and dressed and out the door I was so happy that they got me out of bed.
In alot of ways it was harder but in a different way it was easier. Jog for three mintues was a killer but only had to do that twice and by the second time I was fine and waited for the third one but there is no third run for 3 mins. I feel that I cheated with out cheating. For the cool down I walked a min and joged a min then did added a cool down.I enjoyed it and loved the new challange but it just does not feel right. Im sure there is a reason why they dont push that hard on the third week and Im sure once I start week 4 I will want week 3 back.

W3D2

Got out of bed on my own. Was ready for this one. Im not sure I like it at all. When Im finished the jog I really feel I have not put in enough. Im sure next week will be more challanging.

W3D3 was not as easy but it was my own fault as I had a late night. I think the Mon Wed Fri are better for me. Week 4 and Im not sure I am ready, but I can do it over and over till I know that week 5 I will be able aleast to finish it.. Mind over matter and that is really what I want to achieve here. Good luck all......

W4D1

Well after a big weekend it was very hard to get this one started. I did it on Tuesday night after work. I think it is alot easier in the mornings but it had to be done.
I have another big weekend this weekend as well. My Mum is coming down from QLD and Im taking her to see Carol King at the Hunter. (Winery) So I have to get these runsdone.
I went ok on the first 3min run then it was time for the 5 min run. I did it every every slowly but I did see the end of that one. Then the next 3 min run went ok, But the next 5 min run well I think I could have walked faster but I didnt stop. As much as I felt I needed too I kept pushing. My legs were burning and I did feel I was going to lose my right leg. I told myself that I was being stupid and that my brain was not working correctly. I kept going and finished it. Not very strong but it was done.
I may have to stay on week 4 longer then they 3 days. I really want to finish this with ease before going to the next week.
Ill see how I go for the next 2 runs and make up my mind to stay on 4 or go to week 5.

W4D2
Not a good start. I was doing all so good even feeling very happy with myself and then out of no where a big dog come and and attacked my partners dog. The screams were horrible. He just but him in his mouth and started shaking him. My partner panicked as it like a baby to them. I heard the screams and came back. Im not sure how we got the big dog to let go but he did. Our dog has a puncher wound on his butt. Off to the vet today. Why do people let their dogs walk if they know they are dangers. When walking back carrying our baby a man stopped us and told us that the dog had attacked another little dog about three months ago and the dog was put on a dangers dog register. We love our dog as I would say these people love theirs. We have thought about and will not take it further as we dont want the dog in trouble. Just wish the owners where better keepers and maybe put a muzzle on it when taking it out.

After the walk home and only have done half I got up this morning and went and started it again. I have to say im very proud of me that I did it. I did it better than the first day of week 4. no sore muscles today. Looking forward to tomorrows. I hope it is ok to do it with out a rest day....

W4D3
Well after the dog been attack this one had to be put on hold. Update on the dog, he is still very sore and living under the bed and not coming out much only to wee. He is eating and drinking so at least that is one thing. Its so sad to look in his eyes and not see the sparkle there.
My jog this morning was really good. Im feeling the best I have in a very long time. Finally doing things for myself and seeing the rewards at the end. I went the fastest I have gone this morning. Not that I was trying I just could and it was pushing myself to the next step. I thinking I might stay on week 4 for another week but then again I think im ready for the next step. My body feels good.

W5D1
What a morning. Woke up and the rain started. The thought of just rolling over and getting 1hr more sleep was so nice. But i thought nope I need to do this. Up and dressed I got. Went out the front door and the rain stopped. I took off. I was so focused and I did it. the first run was for 5mins finished that well. then 3min walk, now 2nd 5min run a bit slower then the first but I made it. Than the last 5min run I found it hard but not that hard that I couldnt finish it. In the end I was very happy with my efforts. Im really getting us to this C25K.

W5D2
What a day. 2* 8min runs. I did it. Non stop both times. Second 8mins was hard but I did it. Not a great speed but I still finish and feel so good for been able to do it. The weather was perfect. Nice and cool. I have the rhythm I'm happy with. Now the next on is a straight 20min run. Bring it on I say......

W5D3
I did it Idid it Idid it...20mins full jog no stop. I went with the mind set I could do it and would do it. the first 14mins I was traveling well. Then I looked at the time for the first time. I still had 6 mins left. I told my self that I did 2 lots of 8 last time so I should be able to make the 16min make ok. Once I hit that I knew that I only had 4 mins left I went a little slower but once the one min left came up I was so excited I jogged with a smile and had the count down on. After I was so excited. I walked 2mins of the cool down and then jogged a min and walked a min and jogged a min until I was done.. Wow is all I can say. I was so very excited and had done this for me and made it....Proud as of myself. I can do this and I will do this.....Yay

W6D1
Well after the great high of running 20mins straight I was a little lost with todays efforts. Yes I did them all but does not feel as good as doing the 20min full jog. I sort of wanted it to be longer. Its funny how the mind works. I have done it and happy just not over excited like I was on w5d3. O well I look forward to my next straight run.

I go on a cruise tomorrow for 8 days. Going to try my best to still get my runs done. If not I will be on week 6 when I get back....There is a gym on board but tinny. There is a walking track up the top deck and Im hopping to make use of it......Not sure how I feel with others watching me though. Just go with the flow and what ever I can do will be a bonus....

Ok so went on Holidays on a cruise for 8days. It was fanastic. I did do do day 2 and 3 of week 6 but I have to say it was on a moving boat and on the trademill. So today I went on my

W6D1 again. Yes i struggeled. I didnt stop and I just slowed down. It was so dark and wet but it did not stop me. Off I went. The 8 mintue jog was so hard to complete so for this week I will be doing day one over and over. There is no time frame to finish it in 8wks. I would rather finish the whole thing knowing I did what I could and more.

W6D1 again. I did alot better this morning. The last 3 days my head space has not been good and I have really struggled with why am I doing this. I tell you why beacause I want to see a healthier me. This morning I got up out of bed and ready. What a differance it makes when you have a positive out look on things. Thought I would do this day again as I had so much trouble with it on Monday. I set off and in my head I was going to do it no matter what. The first 5min jog come and I did it. Did it a bit to easy as I looked at my heart rate and it was only on 136. Then the 8 min jog went well on it as well the heart rate went up a bit but not so much. I finished that with a bit of ease as well. Then the next 5mins. I worked harder and got my heart rate up to 169. Once the cool down started I felt I had not done enough so I joged for 1min and walked for 1min for the next 10mins. My heart rate got up to 172 and I was happy with that effort. Total of 5km in 45mins. Not great but I did it and im very proud of myself for that. I am now looking forward to my next jog. I have my MOJO back and only I can stop me and why would I want to. Feeling this good is a great thng. Yay.

W6D1 again. Better time to day. My partner wanted to come and would not have been able to do 2 10min runs. So we went on this one. I went great and did better time today then yesterday so I was very happy with myself. Rest day tomorrow but have lots of house cleaning todo. So until Monday and my next log have a great weekend like I will be ,,,,,

W6D1 for the last time. I feel that I can now move forward. I did 5km 45mins. I now do the whole 5kms so I know I can do it.

W6D2
Yay moved on this morning and was very please. I did the 2 lots of 10min. The last 2 mins was not to easy but I have done it. I then went on until I reached 5km. Got there in 43min and that was with 10min warm up. Looking forward to Fridays jog back to 22min full run. Im really going to miss the intervals.

W6D3
Yat 22min jog no stop. OMG it was hard and my legs at the last 5mins were in pain. I jogged through it and went on and on. I did it so happy to hear her say one mintue left. I did 5km in 43.16. Looking forward to Monday now with 25min none stop.. Your mind really is powerful. To use it with you and not againts you is the key to moving forward. Im so glad my mind is with me all the way and those times its not im learning to switch it off and just do it any way. Looking forward to week 7 its been a long time on week 6 but I have done it and so happy. Last year I got to week 5 and gave up not this time........

W7D1
Well with bad news a 9 hour drive on friday after work my W7 has had to wait for today. 4days rest and well what can I say. I did it and I kept going. I did the 25mins straight and then went on and run the 5min cool down, It was so hard to get to the 25min mark once I was there I didnt want to stop. So now even with 4 days rest my PB is 41.46 to reach 5km. Im looking forward to the whole week and doing so much more. I really can do this and keep doing this. WOW.....Im so proud of ME....

W7D2
After 7 days being down with the flu I finally got to get my next run in. Was a great run. The run was coming down but it was great. My partner come with me so it was a bit slower but I got out there and did it. 4.12km in 35mins. Looking forward to my next 5 km. have registered for a 8km fun run on may 12th.. Something to look forward too.... Yay...
Look how far I have come....So proud of me.

W7D3
Off we went again. A personal best at 41.28 to night. I'm loving it... I'm feeling free and can't wait to keep going. Both nights I jogged in the rain. Have now entered 3 fun runs a 5km a 8km and a 12km can't wait. I think I do better with a goal in place...

likitisplit

Totally cool! Good for you for figuring out what works for you.

kvossandrews

make that 4 fun runs..

City to surf is 14km with hills. 11th August so plenty of time to train up. C210K comming up... yay

bttrthanevr

Kvoss! You are completely en fuego!!!! Congratulations on your PB! AND I admire your ambition for racing!!!! WOOT! WOOT!

KrazyAsianNic

Do whatever is comfortable to you. I personally didn't want to run outside because I was self conscious, but I found a couple beautiful trails along the water to jog along and the people are understanding.

So far on W2D2 complete and I told myself if I can't complete a day as said, I will keep repeating that day until I can pass it.

kvossandrews

W1D2

All went well this morning,

I woke up earlier than I should and that is a bonus, as it has taken my three months to make it out of bed early at all.

I had different pants on today so I didnt have to hold them and keep them up.

I went about .5kms more than D1.

Feeling good and looking forward to my D3......

W1D3

It was a lot harder to get out of bed this morning. I did it and off I went. Much more organized on the third day. Music was set. MFP was set and off I went. I went a little further this time as well. 3.6km I’m really trying to work more on getting to the finish line than worry about how far I get.

Well 2 day break from it but I’ll still walk like I normally do. It’s a public holiday here on Monday so that will make it that much harder to get it done. I wonder if I can do W2D1 tomorrow morning than have sun and Monday off? But then it will spoil my mon wed fri routine I love so much. Just have to be strong about and just do it.

I am most looking forward to seeing how week 2 goes.

Happy long weekend all

W2D1
Wow public holiday raining and windy and I still managed to get out of bed and go for my jog/walk.
I really believe this time I have something different going on inside my head. The scales are now a once in a three month thing.
I got to the stage of getting on them every day and was just playing mind games with me.
I'm feeling much better and when I look in the mirror it is so much easy to smile when I don't have numbers in my head telling me how bad I am.
Today's walk/jog was not easy but it is done and I'm looking forward to the next one. It's so nice to feel good for a change and it has nothing to do with scales.
No longer will they rule my life. So I'll be back on Wednesday to write how it went...

W2D2

Was hard to get out of bed this morning. I really need to get to bed earlier. I feel so good after I have done my walk/jog its just getting out there and doing it.

Louie the fly decided to come with me today. It was very frustrating and kept bugging me for at least 10 mins of the walk. Nearly ate him twice and went up my nose once. Mind you the ten minutes that I was shuing this fly away went so fast.

I’m looking forward to Friday for the last one of Week 2. I know that next week it gets a little bit harder but I’m ready for it.

Time really does go fast.

W2D3

Was good getting out of bed early today. I struggled a bit with today. I think it was because of the 7.5km I walked last night. I think im going to give this one an other try tomorrow morning just so I can be confirdant that I have can do it and move on to Week 3 on monday.

W3D1

Was really hard to get out of bed today. I was lucky enough my partner made me do it. At the time I was not so happy with the shining of the light but once up and dressed and out the door I was so happy that they got me out of bed.
In alot of ways it was harder but in a different way it was easier. Jog for three mintues was a killer but only had to do that twice and by the second time I was fine and waited for the third one but there is no third run for 3 mins. I feel that I cheated with out cheating. For the cool down I walked a min and joged a min then did added a cool down.I enjoyed it and loved the new challange but it just does not feel right. Im sure there is a reason why they dont push that hard on the third week and Im sure once I start week 4 I will want week 3 back.

W3D2

Got out of bed on my own. Was ready for this one. Im not sure I like it at all. When Im finished the jog I really feel I have not put in enough. Im sure next week will be more challanging.

W3D3 was not as easy but it was my own fault as I had a late night. I think the Mon Wed Fri are better for me. Week 4 and Im not sure I am ready, but I can do it over and over till I know that week 5 I will be able aleast to finish it.. Mind over matter and that is really what I want to achieve here. Good luck all......

W4D1

Well after a big weekend it was very hard to get this one started. I did it on Tuesday night after work. I think it is alot easier in the mornings but it had to be done.
I have another big weekend this weekend as well. My Mum is coming down from QLD and Im taking her to see Carol King at the Hunter. (Winery) So I have to get these runsdone.
I went ok on the first 3min run then it was time for the 5 min run. I did it every every slowly but I did see the end of that one. Then the next 3 min run went ok, But the next 5 min run well I think I could have walked faster but I didnt stop. As much as I felt I needed too I kept pushing. My legs were burning and I did feel I was going to lose my right leg. I told myself that I was being stupid and that my brain was not working correctly. I kept going and finished it. Not very strong but it was done.
I may have to stay on week 4 longer then they 3 days. I really want to finish this with ease before going to the next week.
Ill see how I go for the next 2 runs and make up my mind to stay on 4 or go to week 5.

W4D2
Not a good start. I was doing all so good even feeling very happy with myself and then out of no where a big dog come and and attacked my partners dog. The screams were horrible. He just but him in his mouth and started shaking him. My partner panicked as it like a baby to them. I heard the screams and came back. Im not sure how we got the big dog to let go but he did. Our dog has a puncher wound on his butt. Off to the vet today. Why do people let their dogs walk if they know they are dangers. When walking back carrying our baby a man stopped us and told us that the dog had attacked another little dog about three months ago and the dog was put on a dangers dog register. We love our dog as I would say these people love theirs. We have thought about and will not take it further as we dont want the dog in trouble. Just wish the owners where better keepers and maybe put a muzzle on it when taking it out.

After the walk home and only have done half I got up this morning and went and started it again. I have to say im very proud of me that I did it. I did it better than the first day of week 4. no sore muscles today. Looking forward to tomorrows. I hope it is ok to do it with out a rest day....

W4D3
Well after the dog been attack this one had to be put on hold. Update on the dog, he is still very sore and living under the bed and not coming out much only to wee. He is eating and drinking so at least that is one thing. Its so sad to look in his eyes and not see the sparkle there.
My jog this morning was really good. Im feeling the best I have in a very long time. Finally doing things for myself and seeing the rewards at the end. I went the fastest I have gone this morning. Not that I was trying I just could and it was pushing myself to the next step. I thinking I might stay on week 4 for another week but then again I think im ready for the next step. My body feels good.

W5D1
What a morning. Woke up and the rain started. The thought of just rolling over and getting 1hr more sleep was so nice. But i thought nope I need to do this. Up and dressed I got. Went out the front door and the rain stopped. I took off. I was so focused and I did it. the first run was for 5mins finished that well. then 3min walk, now 2nd 5min run a bit slower then the first but I made it. Than the last 5min run I found it hard but not that hard that I couldnt finish it. In the end I was very happy with my efforts. Im really getting us to this C25K.

W5D2
What a day. 2* 8min runs. I did it. Non stop both times. Second 8mins was hard but I did it. Not a great speed but I still finish and feel so good for been able to do it. The weather was perfect. Nice and cool. I have the rhythm I'm happy with. Now the next on is a straight 20min run. Bring it on I say......

W5D3
I did it Idid it Idid it...20mins full jog no stop. I went with the mind set I could do it and would do it. the first 14mins I was traveling well. Then I looked at the time for the first time. I still had 6 mins left. I told my self that I did 2 lots of 8 last time so I should be able to make the 16min make ok. Once I hit that I knew that I only had 4 mins left I went a little slower but once the one min left came up I was so excited I jogged with a smile and had the count down on. After I was so excited. I walked 2mins of the cool down and then jogged a min and walked a min and jogged a min until I was done.. Wow is all I can say. I was so very excited and had done this for me and made it....Proud as of myself. I can do this and I will do this.....Yay

W6D1
Well after the great high of running 20mins straight I was a little lost with todays efforts. Yes I did them all but does not feel as good as doing the 20min full jog. I sort of wanted it to be longer. Its funny how the mind works. I have done it and happy just not over excited like I was on w5d3. O well I look forward to my next straight run.

I go on a cruise tomorrow for 8 days. Going to try my best to still get my runs done. If not I will be on week 6 when I get back....There is a gym on board but tinny. There is a walking track up the top deck and Im hopping to make use of it......Not sure how I feel with others watching me though. Just go with the flow and what ever I can do will be a bonus....

Ok so went on Holidays on a cruise for 8days. It was fanastic. I did do do day 2 and 3 of week 6 but I have to say it was on a moving boat and on the trademill. So today I went on my

W6D1 again. Yes i struggeled. I didnt stop and I just slowed down. It was so dark and wet but it did not stop me. Off I went. The 8 mintue jog was so hard to complete so for this week I will be doing day one over and over. There is no time frame to finish it in 8wks. I would rather finish the whole thing knowing I did what I could and more.

W6D1 again. I did alot better this morning. The last 3 days my head space has not been good and I have really struggled with why am I doing this. I tell you why beacause I want to see a healthier me. This morning I got up out of bed and ready. What a differance it makes when you have a positive out look on things. Thought I would do this day again as I had so much trouble with it on Monday. I set off and in my head I was going to do it no matter what. The first 5min jog come and I did it. Did it a bit to easy as I looked at my heart rate and it was only on 136. Then the 8 min jog went well on it as well the heart rate went up a bit but not so much. I finished that with a bit of ease as well. Then the next 5mins. I worked harder and got my heart rate up to 169. Once the cool down started I felt I had not done enough so I joged for 1min and walked for 1min for the next 10mins. My heart rate got up to 172 and I was happy with that effort. Total of 5km in 45mins. Not great but I did it and im very proud of myself for that. I am now looking forward to my next jog. I have my MOJO back and only I can stop me and why would I want to. Feeling this good is a great thng. Yay.

W6D1 again. Better time to day. My partner wanted to come and would not have been able to do 2 10min runs. So we went on this one. I went great and did better time today then yesterday so I was very happy with myself. Rest day tomorrow but have lots of house cleaning todo. So until Monday and my next log have a great weekend like I will be ,,,,,

W6D1 for the last time. I feel that I can now move forward. I did 5km 45mins. I now do the whole 5kms so I know I can do it.

W6D2
Yay moved on this morning and was very please. I did the 2 lots of 10min. The last 2 mins was not to easy but I have done it. I then went on until I reached 5km. Got there in 43min and that was with 10min warm up. Looking forward to Fridays jog back to 22min full run. Im really going to miss the intervals.

W6D3
Yat 22min jog no stop. OMG it was hard and my legs at the last 5mins were in pain. I jogged through it and went on and on. I did it so happy to hear her say one mintue left. I did 5km in 43.16. Looking forward to Monday now with 25min none stop.. Your mind really is powerful. To use it with you and not againts you is the key to moving forward. Im so glad my mind is with me all the way and those times its not im learning to switch it off and just do it any way. Looking forward to week 7 its been a long time on week 6 but I have done it and so happy. Last year I got to week 5 and gave up not this time........

W7D1
Well with bad news a 9 hour drive on friday after work my W7 has had to wait for today. 4days rest and well what can I say. I did it and I kept going. I did the 25mins straight and then went on and run the 5min cool down, It was so hard to get to the 25min mark once I was there I didnt want to stop. So now even with 4 days rest my PB is 41.46 to reach 5km. Im looking forward to the whole week and doing so much more. I really can do this and keep doing this. WOW.....Im so proud of ME....

W7D2
After 7 days being down with the flu I finally got to get my next run in. Was a great run. The run was coming down but it was great. My partner come with me so it was a bit slower but I got out there and did it. 4.12km in 35mins. Looking forward to my next 5 km. have registered for a 8km fun run on may 12th.. Something to look forward too.... Yay...
Look how far I have come....So proud of me.

W7D3
Off we went again. A personal best at 41.28 to night. I'm loving it... I'm feeling free and can't wait to keep going. Both nights I jogged in the rain. Have now entered 3 fun runs a 5km a 8km and a 12km can't wait. I think I do better with a goal in place...

W8 D1 and 2

Cant believe I didnt write about day 1 of week 8. It was a great run. My partner come with me and hurt their calf. It went a lot slower then i liked but have come up with running on my own in the morning and if they wish I will go at night when they finish work. It just gets to hard when we are on 2 different fitness levels. Even tho they try very hard to keep up Im the one that feels bad at the end of it all.

Day 2. got up at 6am and off I went. Was a perfect morning. The sun had just come up and not to cold. Can say im really working on speed now. On the way back there was light shower and the most perfect rainbow. I see that as my sign to say your doing so well. Dont give up ever you enjoy it to much when you have finished. So my next day that is that. But I think im going to look at the C210k next..

likitisplit

You rock!